Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

FORDWATER COTTAGES, PO18 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORDWATER COTTAGES, PO18 0AP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

273

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO18 0AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PO18 0AP combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£970k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO18 0AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fordwater Cottages, 0.7km from Summersdale in Chichester. Administratively it sits within Goodwood ward and the Chichester constituency.

For serious buyers, PO18 0AP is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £970k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO18 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00160695 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO18 0AP. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 970,000

1 sales · Mean £ 970,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PO18 0AP has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Fordwater School, Chichester

Good140 pupils1.1 km
P

Lavant CofE Primary School

Good107 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Royal Oak1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chichester3.4 km
  • Fishbourne (Sussex)4.0 km
  • Bosham5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Ferndale Road0.4 km