PO20 0BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Southern Road, 0.8km 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 0BD offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 59) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 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: Average house prices are around £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO20 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00160799 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHERN ROAD, PO20 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHERN ROAD, PO20 0BD.
270
59
£ 41,500 /yr
30%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 96% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, PO20 0BD is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £350k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO20 0BD. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 349,000
3 sales · Mean £ 349,666
Detached
£ 373,750
2 sales · Mean £ 373,750
Terraced
£ 273,000
1 sales · Mean £ 273,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO20 0BD 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.
school Local Schools
Seal Primary Academy
Medmerry Primary School
The Academy, Selsey
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Beauty Bake0.7 km
- Boots0.6 km
- Country Gardens0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Myrefills0.5 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Seal0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Selsey Football And Social Club0.7 km
- The Crown Inn0.7 km
- The Fishermans Joy0.6 km
- The Hopp Inn0.6 km
- The Neptune Inn0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Chaplins Little Shake Shop0.7 km
- Mai Thai0.7 km
- New Magna Tandoori Restaurant0.7 km
- Penny's American Diner0.7 km
- Summer Palace0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative0.7 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Dens Fish Bar0.5 km
- Fortune Inn0.6 km
- Selsey Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bognor Regis10.4 km
- Chichester11.7 km
- Fishbourne (Sussex)12.6 km
Bus Stops
- Post Box0.1 km
- Tythe Barn Road0.1 km
- Longacre Lane0.1 km
- Green Lane0.2 km
- York Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO200BD · Data under Open Government Licence