Area Analysis Arun, South East

PO20 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PO20 postcode area.

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Population

36,165

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 41,333 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
workEmployment
3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PO20 is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £381k. Property prices are trending down 2.5% year-on-year.

home £381,244 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO20 is a postcode district in Arun, South East, covering 1167 active and 679 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PO20 (11%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (8%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes PO20 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PO20 are around £381k, down 2.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PO20 at 163 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PO20 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2272
Anti-social behaviour1050
Criminal damage and arson612
Public order478
Other theft440

school Local Schools

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Mayfield School

Inadequate1460 pupils
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Aldingbourne Primary School

Good210 pupils
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East Wittering Community Primary School

Good279 pupils
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North Mundham Primary School

Good196 pupils
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Sidlesham Primary School

Good138 pupils
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Birdham CE Primary School

Good126 pupils
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Eastergate CofE Primary School

Good199 pupils
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West Wittering Parochial Church of England School

Good97 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Old Chapel Forge
  • Crouchers Orchards
  • Oving Lodge
  • St Josephs Night Shelter
  • The Coastyard
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • White Horse Theatre
  • Prince of Wales
  • The Royal Oak Inn
  • The Wilkes Head
  • Cabana Club
  • + 26 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Box Greek
  • Box Treats
  • Bellas BBQ Limited T/A Bellas BBQ and Catering
  • Crimsham Farm CIC
  • Box Fish
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • Campus&Co
  • Central Stores
  • Crepes and Churros Co.
  • Hirange Supermarkets
  • Mark Blackman
  • + 52 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Box Burrito
  • Cafe Lido
  • East Beach Kiosk
  • Saltings Diner
  • Tasty Bites
  • + 54 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda
  • Tesco
  • The Co-operative
  • The Co-Operative
  • The Southern Co-Operative
  • + 1 more