Hotham Way Bognor Regis, Arun
3 addresses across 3 postcodes (PO21,PO22), about 540 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 1100083.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 B; Band D in Arun costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 38% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bognor Regis, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hotham Park, is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 4 to 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bognor Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,060 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 123 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (42% of about 780 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Richmond Arms, 224 London Road, Bognor Regis: up to 10 homes, permissioned (110 m)
- Covers, Richmond Road, Bognor Regis: up to 34 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 19 High Street Bognor Regis, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- 66 & 66A Hawthorn Road Bognor Regis, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- 57 Queensway Bognor Regis: up to 18 homes, pending decision (800 m (0.5 miles))
- The Arcade, Bognor Regis: up to 36 homes, pending decision (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Belmont Lodge and land west of Belmont Street Bognor Regis, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- Staffuth & Bray 6 York Road Bognor Regis, permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 2 November 2026 to 4 November 2026: SOUTHERN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 2 November 2026 to 4 November 2026: SOUTHERN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
- 4 November 2026: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, lane closure, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 1JD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO22 8PD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO22 9LQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 4 m and 9 m above sea level (7 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO21 1JD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO22 8PD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO22 9LQ | 100% | 38% | 38% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bognor Regis 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Barnham 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Ford 117,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 57 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Signal Box Bognor Regis | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chichester | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | West Itchenor Ferry Landing | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest London Road Car Park | 340 m |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sunderland Drive | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 51.3 km (32 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 52.4 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bognor Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bognor Regis Dental Centre | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital Cdc | 300 m |
| Police station | Bognor Police Station | 250 m |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 33-37 High Street Lloyds Bank | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hotham Park 9.0 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 690 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spinney Mead Allotments 8,620 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 9.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary Magdalene, a listed building (Grade II*), 340 m north-west. 53 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary Magdalene | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m north-west |
| The Dome | Listed building, Grade I | 530 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Hotham Park House | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bognor Regis Beach | Beach | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Felpham Beach | Beach | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Aldwick Beach | Beach | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Middleton Point | Wetland | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) east |
| Sefter Bottom | Valley | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) west |
| Elmer Beach | Beach | 4.8 km (3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Bryant School | Primary | 4–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| South Bersted CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bognor Regis Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Felpham Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Regis School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Downview Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nyewood CofE Infant School Church of England | Primary | 5–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Southway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nyewood CofE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven PO22 8BQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 40 m | 4 Good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Aronel Cottage PO22 8BQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| The Richmond Arms PO21 1AU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 4 Good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Aldersmead Care Home PO21 1JA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Newsbox PO22 9LS | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Woodbine Manor PO21 1JA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Highfield Fish Bar PO22 8PH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jun 2024 |
| HEY AMIGO LTD PO22 8AY | Mobile caterer | 260 m | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2025 |
| Zamzam Halal Grocery PO21 1BD | Retailers - other | 290 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Saxby Care Limited PO21 2EJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Bognor War Memorial Hospital PO22 9PP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Cozy spoon PO21 1BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Co-Op PO21 2XH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Bright Starts Day Nursery Ltd PO21 2XH | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Bognor Makerspace PO21 1AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Berrymill Close (19); On or near Highfield Road (17); On or near Richmond Road North (15); On or near Bankview Close (15); On or near B2259 (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 39% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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, 4 November 2026 (lane closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- PO21 1JD: 1 address of 6 in the postcode
- PO22 8PD: 1 address of 59 in the postcode
- PO22 9LQ: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hotham Way · Gordon Avenue · Highfield Road · Neville Road · Highfield Road · Chichester Road · Berrymill Close · Hook Lane · Gordon Avenue West · Richmond Road North · Chichester Road · East Lake
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.