Upper Bognor Road Bognor Regis, Arun
1 address across 1 postcode (PO21), about 60 m long, classed as a b road. USRN 1100086.
- 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 A; Band D in Arun costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bognor Regis, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hotham Park, is about 30 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 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.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
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 A (36% of about 1,100 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Bognor Regis (Upper Bognor Road and Mead Lane) (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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 (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Covers, Richmond Road, Bognor Regis: up to 34 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Belmont Lodge and land west of Belmont Street Bognor Regis, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- The Arcade, Bognor Regis: up to 36 homes, pending decision (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Regis Centre Site, The Esplanade, Bognor Regis: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Staffuth & Bray 6 York Road Bognor Regis, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- 57 Queensway Bognor Regis: up to 18 homes, pending decision (830 m (0.5 miles))
- 19 High Street Bognor Regis, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 5 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO21 1HN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bognor Regis 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Barnham 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Ford 117,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hotham Park Bognor Regis | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chichester | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | West Itchenor Ferry Landing | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest London Road Car Park | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lyon Street | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 51.9 km (32 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 52.4 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bognor Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dove Holistic Dental Centre | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital Cdc | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Bognor Police Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 33-37 High Street Lloyds Bank | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hotham Park 9.0 ha | 30 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 890 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,760 m² | 240 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Dome, a listed building (Grade I), 120 m north. 66 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Dome | Listed building, Grade I | 120 m north |
| Hotham Park House | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m south-west |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Blake's Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 930 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bognor Regis Beach | Beach | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Felpham Beach | Beach | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Aldwick Beach | Beach | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Middleton Point | Wetland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
| Elmer Beach | Beach | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) east |
| Sefter Bottom | Valley | 4.8 km (3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.6 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Felpham Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bognor Regis Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| South Bersted CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Downview Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| The Regis School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nyewood CofE Infant School Church of England | Primary | 5–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WildForest Falls Adventure Golf | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Hotham Park Kiosk PO21 1HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Student Union Bar PO21 1HR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2022 |
| Restaurant BRC PO21 1HR | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Hotham Park Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2024 |
| HEY AMIGO LTD PO22 8AY | Mobile caterer | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2025 |
| Burger King PO21 1JJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Half Board Catering PO21 1JJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Nisa Supermarket PO21 1JJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Papa Johns PO21 1JJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Bar Rosso PO21 1JJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Beachcomber Inn PO21 1JJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Centre Stage Bars PO21 1JJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Showstoppers PO21 1JJ | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Shoreline Hotel PO21 1JJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mead Lane (39).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 41% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 38% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 1HN: 1 address of 6 in the postcode
Nearby streets
High Street · Upper Bognor Road · Marian Way · Brooksmead · Regis Court · Mead Lane · Sudley Gardens · Hook Lane · Macklin Road · Northcliffe Road · Parkside
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.