Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

EAST STREET, PO20 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

285

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 45, PO20 0BJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 39.7% year-on-year.

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

PO20 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on East Street, 0.5km from Crablands in Selsey. Administratively it sits within Selsey South ward and the Chichester constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £229k, down 39.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO20 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00160790 (shared with 18 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 0BJ. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 165,000

5 sales · Mean £ 170,400

Terraced

£ 255,000

3 sales · Mean £ 263,333

Semi-Detached

£ 312,500

2 sales · Mean £ 312,500

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

PO20 0BJ has low crime rates — 28 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson19
Shoplifting9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Seal Primary Academy

Good326 pupils0.2 km
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Medmerry Primary School

Good210 pupils0.3 km
S

The Academy, Selsey

Good444 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Sunday Lunch Club0.6 km
  • Chaplins Little Shake Shop0.1 km
  • Jabir Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • Mai Thai0.1 km
  • New Magna Tandoori Restaurant0.1 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Beauty Bake0.1 km
  • Boots0.1 km
  • Country Gardens0.2 km
  • D And D Fisheries1.0 km
  • East Beach Stores0.9 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Coastyard0.6 km
  • The Seal0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Selsey Football And Social Club0.2 km
  • The Crown Inn0.1 km
  • The Fishermans Joy0.5 km
  • The Hopp Inn0.1 km
  • The Neptune Inn0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.2 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Dens Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Fortune Inn0.2 km
  • Julie's1.0 km
  • Nice Plaice0.9 km
  • Papa Johns0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis10.1 km
  • Chichester11.1 km
  • Fishbourne (Sussex)12.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Seal Primary Academy0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • Seal Primary Academy0.2 km
  • Medical Centre0.3 km