Is PO18 0DG a safe place to live?

Yes, PO18 0DG is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 11 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of PO18 0DG?

The population for the PO18 0DG area is approximately 292 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

PO18 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO18 0DG.

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

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Population

292

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10

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7/10

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1/10

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5/10

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1/10

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7/10

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1/10

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9/10

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3/10

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Area Character

PO18 0DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO18 0DG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Yarbrook in Mid Lavant. Administratively it sits within Lavant ward and the Chichester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PO18 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00160691 (shared with 8 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 0DG. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

PO18 0DG has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour9

Violence and sexual offences3

Public order2

Burglary1

Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

Lavant CofE Primary School

Good107 pupils0.8 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Hunters Lodge0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Fishbourne (Sussex)4.6 km
Chichester5.1 km
Bosham5.5 km

Bus Stops

Yarbrook Cottages0.2 km
Yarbrook Cottages0.2 km
Chilgrove Road0.3 km
Chilgrove Road0.4 km