Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

EAST STREET, PO20 0BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST STREET, PO20 0BE.

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Population

278

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

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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 88% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, PO20 0BE is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £168k reflects the demand.

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

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

For families considering a move, PO20 0BE represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PO20 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00160792 (shared with 8 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 0BE. 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 / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 168,500

3 sales · Mean £ 168,666

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

PO20 0BE has low crime rates — 23 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 offences40
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order8
Shoplifting8

school Local Schools

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Seal Primary Academy

Good326 pupils0.1 km
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Medmerry Primary School

Good210 pupils0.5 km
S

The Academy, Selsey

Good444 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Sunday Lunch Club0.6 km
  • Chaplins Little Shake Shop0.4 km
  • Jabir Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • Mai Thai0.4 km
  • New Magna Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Beauty Bake0.4 km
  • Boots0.4 km
  • Country Gardens0.4 km
  • D And D Fisheries0.7 km
  • East Beach Stores0.8 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Coastyard0.7 km
  • The Seal0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Selsey Football And Social Club0.4 km
  • The Crown Inn0.4 km
  • The Fishermans Joy0.2 km
  • The Hopp Inn0.4 km
  • The Neptune Inn0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Dens Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Fortune Inn0.4 km
  • Julie's0.7 km
  • Nice Plaice0.8 km
  • Paddy's Plaice0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis10.0 km
  • Chichester11.2 km
  • Fishbourne (Sussex)12.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Fishermans Joy0.1 km
  • Seal Primary Academy0.1 km
  • The Fishermans Joy0.1 km
  • Seal Primary Academy0.2 km
  • Orchard Avenue0.2 km