Welcome to Bognor Regis
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Bognor Regis, sometimes simply known as Bognor, is a town and seaside resort in West Sussex on the south coast of England, 55.5 miles (89 km) south-west of London, 24 miles (39 km) west of Brighton, 5.81 miles (9 km) south-east of Chichester and 16 miles (26 km) east of Portsmouth. Other nearby towns include Littlehampton east-north-east and Selsey to the south-west. The nearby villages of Felpham, and Aldwick are now suburbs of Bognor Regis, along with those of North and South Bersted. The population of the Bognor Regis built-up area, including Felpham and Aldwick, was 63,855 at the 2011 census. A seaside resort was developed by Sir Richard Hotham in the late 18th century on what was a sand and gravel, undeveloped coastline. It has been claimed that Hotham and his new resort are portrayed in Jane Austen's unfinished novel Sanditon. The resort grew slowly in the first half of the 19th century but grew rapidly following the coming of the railway in 1864. In 1929 the area was chosen by advisors to King George V which led to its regal suffix, by royal consent. Butlin's has been present in the town since the early 1930s when an amusement park and zoo were opened. A holiday camp followed in 1960 and this has more recently moved towards hotel accommodation with modern amenities.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
457 hectares |
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Population |
25,025 (2021) |
Density |
5,476 people/km2 |
Mean age |
40.8 |
Ward |
Hotham |
District |
Arun |
Postcodes |
PO21, PO22 |
ONS ID |
E04009855 |
Council
Contact details for Bognor Regis Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
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Business
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Planning
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Property
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Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Bognor Regis Parish.
Local News
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Arun district council issues reminder about use of two hour parking discs in Littlehampton and Bognor Regis
Published: 28th Mar 2024
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Nando's could come to Sussex town if plans are approved
Published: 11th Apr 2024
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Feasibility study approved for Bognor Regis 'royal hall'
Published: 23rd Nov 2023