Postcode report
PO21 1FH Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Arun
About PO21 1FH: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO21 1FH is a postcode in Orchard, Arun, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PO21 1FH, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO21 1FH are jobs and schools and education, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PO21 1FH is based on Arun 017 Census 2021. It covers 10,731 residents, 5,927 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 43% owner-occupied, 48% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near PO21 1FH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PO21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £343k from 73 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PO21 1FH can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PO21 1FH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PO21 1FH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PO21 1FH
Is PO21 1FH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 12% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PO21 1FH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PO21 1FH?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PO21 1FH?
LocaleIQ matched PO21 1FH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO21 1FH?
The latest median sold price is £343k based on 73 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO21 1FH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.