Hewart's Lane Bognor Regis, Arun
51 addresses across 6 postcodes (PO20,PO21), about 600 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 1100213.
- Energy: 26 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 6, D: 11, E: 5).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Arun costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bognor Regis, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, West Park Amenity Area, is about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 6 to 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 51 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is West Meads Surgery, about 600 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,150 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
26 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 106 m². Most common: House, detached (14); Bungalow, detached (8); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 1930-1949 (8); 1950-1966 (7); 1967-1975 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (16); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Arun in 2026-27: Band D £2,487 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,658 | £1,935 | £2,211 | £2,487 | £3,040 | £3,593 | £4,145 | £4,974 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (25% of about 2,750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 12 November 2026 to 13 November 2026: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 3 August 2026 to 4 August 2026: PORTSMOUTH WATERWORKS COMPANY, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the verge (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 11 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO21 3DR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| PO21 3DJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 5 | unlikely |
| PO21 3DW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PO21 3DS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO20 1LR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO21 3ET | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 51 addresses are between 6 m and 7 m above sea level (7 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO20 1LR | 33% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PO21 3DJ | 100% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
| PO21 3DR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO21 3DS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO21 3DW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO21 3ET | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bognor Regis 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Barnham 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Chichester 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wells Crescent Aldwick | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chichester | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | West Itchenor Ferry Landing | 11.2 km (7 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Queensfield West Car Park | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 48.9 km (30 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 54.3 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Meads Surgery | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rose Green Pharmacy | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Meads Dental Surgery | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital Cdc | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Bognor Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Bognor, Aldwick | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | West Park Amenity Area 5.2 ha | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 170 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.0 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,040 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Aldwick Beach | Beach | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Sefter Bottom | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Bognor Regis Beach | Beach | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Pagham Beach | Beach | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Camic Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) west |
| Peckham's Copse | Wood | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 43 | 51 |
8 of the street's 51 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Arun: see them on the Arun page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyewood CofE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rose Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nyewood CofE Infant School Church of England | Primary | 5–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Southway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rose Green Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Regis School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldwick Royal British Legion PO21 3DS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2025 |
| Old Chapel Forge PO20 1LR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2023 |
| LONDIS ROSE GREEN PO21 3DS | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rusbridge Close (4); On or near Southwark Walk (4); On or near Tyne Way (2); On or near St Peters Close (2); On or near Hewart'S Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 12 November 2026 to 13 November 2026 (two-way signals) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- PO21 3DR: 28 addresses of 29 in the postcode
- PO21 3DJ: 13 addresses
- PO21 3DW: 5 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- PO21 3DS: 3 addresses of 5 in the postcode
- PO20 1LR: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
- PO21 3ET: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wakefield Way · Coventry Close · Lower Bognor Road · Rusbridge Close · Southwark Walk · Tyne Way · St Peters Close · Wells Crescent · St Peters Close · Pine Walk · Pembroke Way · Balliol Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.