Lower Bognor Road Bognor Regis, Arun
3 addresses across 3 postcodes (PO21), about 560 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 1100153.
- 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 D; Band D in Arun costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 59% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bognor Regis, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, West Park Amenity Area, is about 1.2 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: It is about 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is West Meads Surgery, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 900 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (47% of about 1,660 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 30 September 2026
- 5 October 2026 to 6 October 2026: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 5 October 2026 to 6 October 2026: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (major 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 2 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 3AA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PO21 3RS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO21 5QB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 7 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO21 3AA | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| PO21 3RS | 100% | 56% | 59% | 0% |
| PO21 5QB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bognor Regis 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Barnham 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Chichester 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wells Crescent Aldwick | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chichester | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | West Itchenor Ferry Landing | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Queensfield West Car Park | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 49.1 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 | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Meads Pharmacy | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Meads Dental Surgery | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital Cdc | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Bognor Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Bognor, Aldwick | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | West Park Amenity Area 5.2 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 170 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.0 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,040 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Aldwick Beach | Beach | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Sefter Bottom | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Bognor Regis Beach | Beach | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Pagham Beach | Beach | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Camic Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Peckham's Copse | Wood | 4.7 km (2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 3 |
3 of the street's 3 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 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nyewood CofE Infant School Church of England | Primary | 5–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rose Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bognor Regis Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTMEADS MINI MARKET PO21 5SB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2022 |
| ANOKHA PO21 5SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Aldwick Royal British Legion PO21 3DS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Southwark Walk (4); On or near Lower Bognor Road (3); On or near Tyne Way (2); On or near St Peters Close (2); On or near Coventry Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 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) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PO21 3AA: 1 address of 31 in the postcode
- PO21 3RS: 1 address of 43 in the postcode
- PO21 5QB: 1 address of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wakefield Way · Southwark Walk · Pembroke Way · Hewart's Lane · St Peters Close · St Peters Close · Coventry Close · Truro Crescent · Nuffield Close · The Spinney · Wells Crescent · Tyne Way
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.