Living in PO22, Arun
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PO22 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 PO22
129 recorded home sales on the streets around central PO22 in the last 2 years, with a median of £355,000 and a range from £63,000 to £789,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 SANCTUARY GARDENS, PO22 8FF | terraced | £279,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 41 STANHORN GROVE, PO22 8FP | detached | £450,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 6 COSENS WAY, PO22 8FG | terraced | £165,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 1 WHITELANDS, PO22 8JF | detached | £475,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 20 BLACKBERRY COPSE, PO22 8GP | terraced | £263,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 15 NORMANS DRIVE, PO22 8LW | detached | £367,500 | 2026-04-27 |
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
16 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Edward Bryant School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| Yapton CE Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| Ormiston Six Villages Academy | Secondary | Good | 2.9 mi |
11 state primary and 4 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 | 15.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.4% |
| Skilled trades | 12.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
90 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PO22 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 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Arun's figures.
Common questions about PO22
What is the average house price in PO22?
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 PO22?
Prices in Arun are up 3.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PO22?
The median of 129 recorded sales around central PO22 in the last 2 years is £355,000, ranging from £63,000 to £789,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PO22?
16 schools sit within 3 miles of central PO22, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PO22?
90 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PO22 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PO22 at risk of flooding?
Central PO22 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 PO22 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 £355,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 90 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PO22 safe?
90 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PO22 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? PO22 or PO21, PO22 or BN18, PO22 or BN17.
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