Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

PO20 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO20 0AP.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PO20 0AP is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

PO20 0AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Crablands in Selsey. Administratively it sits within Selsey South ward and the Chichester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PO20 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00160798 (shared with 7 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 PO20 0AP. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

PO20 0AP has low crime rates — 12 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 behaviour17
Violence and sexual offences15
Shoplifting8
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Seal Primary Academy

Good326 pupils0.5 km
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Medmerry Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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The Academy, Selsey

Good444 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Beauty Bake0.5 km
  • Boots0.4 km
  • Country Gardens0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Myrefills0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Seal0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Selsey Football And Social Club0.6 km
  • The Crown Inn0.6 km
  • The Fishermans Joy0.7 km
  • The Hopp Inn0.4 km
  • The Neptune Inn0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Chaplins Little Shake Shop0.6 km
  • Mai Thai0.6 km
  • New Magna Tandoori Restaurant0.6 km
  • Penny's American Diner0.6 km
  • Summer Palace0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.6 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Dens Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Fortune Inn0.5 km
  • Selsey Chinese Takeaway0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis10.5 km
  • Chichester11.6 km
  • Fishbourne (Sussex)12.5 km

Bus Stops

  • St Hilda's Close0.1 km
  • Post Box0.2 km
  • Coxes Road0.2 km
  • Delivery Office0.2 km
  • Coxes Road0.2 km