Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

ORCHARD AVENUE, PO20 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD AVENUE, PO20 0AW.

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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

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 88% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, PO20 0AW is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £425k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 21.4% year-on-year.

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

PO20 0AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Orchard Avenue, 0.8km from Crablands in Selsey. Administratively it sits within Selsey South ward and the Chichester constituency.

For serious buyers, PO20 0AW is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 88% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k, down 21.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO20 0AW 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 0AW. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 415,000

9 sales · Mean £ 410,656

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

PO20 0AW has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour27
Shoplifting8
Other theft3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Seal Primary Academy

Good326 pupils0.4 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

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Sunday Lunch Club0.9 km
  • Chaplins Little Shake Shop0.5 km
  • Mai Thai0.5 km
  • New Magna Tandoori Restaurant0.5 km
  • Penny's American Diner0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Beauty Bake0.5 km
  • Boots0.5 km
  • Country Gardens0.4 km
  • D And D Fisheries0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Seal0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.6 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Dens Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Fortune Inn0.5 km
  • Julie's0.9 km
  • Selsey Chinese Takeaway0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis10.2 km
  • Chichester11.5 km
  • Fishbourne (Sussex)12.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Orchard Avenue0.1 km
  • Post Box0.1 km
  • Green Lane0.2 km
  • Tythe Barn Road0.2 km
  • Longacre Lane0.2 km