PO20 0BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Malthouse Road, 0.5km from Crablands in Selsey. Administratively it sits within Selsey South ward and the Chichester constituency.
For families considering a move, PO20 0BG represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO20 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00160765 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALTHOUSE ROAD, PO20 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALTHOUSE ROAD, PO20 0BG.
246
55
£ 41,500 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO20 0BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PO20 0BG is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 80% 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 0BG. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO20 0BG has low crime rates — 33 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
Medmerry Primary School
The Academy, Selsey
Seal Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Sunday Lunch Club0.4 km
- Chaplins Little Shake Shop0.1 km
- Jabir Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Mai Thai0.1 km
- New Magna Tandoori Restaurant0.1 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Beauty Bake0.1 km
- Boots0.2 km
- Country Gardens0.4 km
- East Beach Stores0.9 km
- Enticotts0.9 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Coastyard0.5 km
- The Seal0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Selsey Football And Social Club0.1 km
- The Crown Inn0.1 km
- The Fishermans Joy0.6 km
- The Hopp Inn0.2 km
- The Neptune Inn0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative0.1 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dens Fish Bar0.4 km
- Fortune Inn0.2 km
- Nice Plaice0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.5 km
- Selsey Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bognor Regis10.0 km
- Chichester10.9 km
- Fishbourne (Sussex)11.9 km
Bus Stops
- Medical Centre0.1 km
- The Academy0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Seal Primary Academy0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO200BG · Data under Open Government Licence