Postcode report
PO22 9BY Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About PO22 9BY: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO22 9BY is a postcode in Bersted, Arun, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PO22 9BY, then scores the surrounding small area 63/100 - top 32% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO22 9BY are safety and jobs, while schools and education 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 PO22 9BY is based on Arun 012 Census 2021. It covers 9,667 residents, 1,391 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 16% 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 6/10.
For property prices near PO22 9BY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PO22 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £364k from 57 rolling sales, up 2.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PO22 9BY can compare 8 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 PO22 9BY 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 PO22 9BY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 17 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 PO22 9BY
Is PO22 9BY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 63/100 (top 32% 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 PO22 9BY?
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 PO22 9BY?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PO22 9BY?
LocaleIQ matched PO22 9BY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO22 9BY?
The latest median sold price is £364k based on 57 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO22 9BY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 17 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.