Area Analysis Chichester, South East

RH20 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RH20 postcode area.

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Population

26,742

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 48,250 /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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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
workEmployment
5/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

RH20 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £617k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £617k. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.

home £617,441 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH20 is a postcode district in Chichester, South East, covering 881 active and 333 retired postcodes.

The largest share of RH20 (15%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (15%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes RH20 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in RH20 are around £617k, up 5.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across RH20 at 127 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 49 — 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 RH20 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

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 offences1133
Anti-social behaviour570
Criminal damage and arson369
Vehicle crime289
Other theft266

school Local Schools

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Royal Alexandra and Albert School

Requires Improvement1133 pupils
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Brooklands School - Split Site

Good147 pupils
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Thakeham Primary School

Good99 pupils
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West Chiltington Community Primary School

Good204 pupils
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Storrington Primary School

Outstanding407 pupils
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Ashington CofE Primary School

Good197 pupils
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St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham

Requires Improvement79 pupils
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Fittleworth CofE Village School

Good130 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Roundabout Hotel
  • The Chequers Hotel
  • Harkaway
  • Stane House B&B
  • The Barn At Penfolds
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • The Squire And Horse Inn
  • The Swan Inn
  • Frankland Arms
  • Red Lion
  • The Five Bells
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Golden Panda
  • Marakesh Spice
  • Papa Pizza and Grill
  • Trawlers Fish & Chips
  • Domino's Pizza
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Ashington SF Connect
  • Coughtreys Butchers
  • Dyke Farm Fresh Fish
  • Elite Garages (S&M Tyres Ltd)
  • H and A Nader (Lebanese Fine Foods & Wines)
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Chalk Restaurant and Tasting Room
  • Curry Lounge
  • Halcyon Days Cafe
  • Joanna's @ Parham
  • River Moon Thai Restaurant
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-Op Welcome
  • Storrington Service Station
  • Tesco Metro
  • Waitrose
  • North Heath Service Station
  • + 1 more