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.
PO20 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO20 0AP.
291
56
£ 41,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Seal Primary Academy
Medmerry Primary School
The Academy, Selsey
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Beauty Bake0.5 km
- Boots0.4 km
- Country Gardens0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Myrefills0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Seal0.3 km
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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative0.6 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PO200AP · Data under Open Government Licence