Area Analysis Chichester, South East

PO18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PO18 postcode area.

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Population

14,766

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
workEmployment
5/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PO18's low deprivation rank, 69% ownership, and £503k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £503k. Property prices are trending down 16.4% year-on-year.

home £503,350 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO18 is a postcode district in Chichester, South East, covering 672 active and 159 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PO18 (19%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes (13%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes PO18 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PO18 are around £503k, down 16.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PO18 at 173 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PO18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences823
Anti-social behaviour393
Criminal damage and arson284
Vehicle crime252
Other theft200

school Local Schools

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Bosham Primary School

Good206 pupils
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Funtington Primary School

Good104 pupils
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Boxgrove CofE Primary School

Good72 pupils
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Chidham Parochial Primary School

Good191 pupils
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Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement61 pupils
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Lavant CofE Primary School

Good107 pupils
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Singleton CofE Primary School

Good68 pupils
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West Dean CofE Primary School

Good96 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Chilgrove Farm
  • Dairy Farm
  • Hound Lodge
  • Hunters Lodge
  • Millstream Hotel And Restaurant
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • LL And CS Catering
  • The Royal Oak
  • Anglesey Arms
  • Barley Mow
  • Bosham Football Club
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Cassons Restaurant
  • Charlton Stand - Various Units
  • Cobnor Activities Centre
  • Gardener's Tea Room
  • Hallidays Restaurant
  • + 22 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • CE Holt And Partners Farm Shop
  • Boxgrove Village Stores
  • Cafe Poplar
  • Chidham Lodge Nursery
  • Concierge Camping
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Southern Co-operative
  • The Southern Co-operative
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Butlers
  • So India