Living in PO21, Arun
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PO21 in Arun. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Arun: £321,927, up 3.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around PO21
91 recorded home sales on the streets around central PO21 in the last 2 years, with a median of £372,500 and a range from £72,500 to £675,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 OXFORD DRIVE, PO21 5QT | detached | £330,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 9 FURSE FELD, PO21 2RE | detached | £550,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 18 BLAKEMYLE, PO21 3TN | detached | £375,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 15 BRADLOND CLOSE, PO21 2RQ | detached | £370,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 54 ALDWICK FELDS, PO21 3TT | detached | £416,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 28 COUNTISBURY CLOSE, PO21 3QW | terraced | £330,000 | 2026-04-28 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
13 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Green Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Southway Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Edward Bryant School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Nyewood CofE Junior School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
10 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 15.0% |
| Skilled trades | 14.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
202 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PO21 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Arun's figures.
Common questions about PO21
What is the average house price in PO21?
The average sold price in Arun is £321,927 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PO21?
Prices in Arun are up 3.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PO21?
The median of 91 recorded sales around central PO21 in the last 2 years is £372,500, ranging from £72,500 to £675,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PO21?
13 schools sit within 3 miles of central PO21, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PO21?
202 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PO21 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PO21 at risk of flooding?
Central PO21 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PO21 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £372,500; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 202 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PO21 safe?
202 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PO21 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PO21 or PO22, PO21 or PO20, PO21 or PO19.
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