Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

LONGACRE LANE, PO20 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGACRE LANE, PO20 0BA.

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

270

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

30%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

PO20 0BA is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 96% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £550k 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 0BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Longacre Lane, 0.9km from Crablands in Selsey. Administratively it sits within Selsey South ward and the Chichester constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO20, PO20 0BA offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 96% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO20 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00160799 (shared with 9 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 0BA. The average age is 59.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 392,500

4 sales · Mean £ 416,250

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

PO20 0BA has low crime rates — 13 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 offences19
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Seal Primary Academy

Good326 pupils0.6 km
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Medmerry Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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The Academy, Selsey

Good444 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Beauty Bake0.8 km
  • Boots0.7 km
  • Country Gardens0.6 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Myrefills0.6 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Seal0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Selsey Football And Social Club0.8 km
  • The Crown Inn0.8 km
  • The Fishermans Joy0.6 km
  • The Hopp Inn0.7 km
  • The Neptune Inn0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.8 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Dens Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Fortune Inn0.7 km
  • Selsey Chinese Takeaway0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis10.4 km
  • Chichester11.8 km
  • Fishbourne (Sussex)12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Tythe Barn Road0.1 km
  • Longacre Lane0.1 km
  • York Road0.1 km
  • Beach Gardens0.2 km
  • Post Box0.2 km