Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

EAST STREET, PO20 0BN House Prices & Local Information

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

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

361

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO20 0BN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

PO20 0BN is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 56.5% year-on-year.

home £272,600 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO20 0BN is a safe, established residential area on East Street, 0.7km from Crablands in Selsey. Administratively it sits within Selsey South ward and the Chichester constituency.

For families considering a move, PO20 0BN represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k, up 56.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO20 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00160789 (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 0BN. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 382,500

2 sales · Mean £ 382,500

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

3 sales · Mean £ 341,666

Flat

£ 218,000

1 sales · Mean £ 218,000

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

PO20 0BN has low crime rates — 21 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 behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson17
Shoplifting9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Seal Primary Academy

Good326 pupils0.0 km
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Medmerry Primary School

Good210 pupils0.4 km
S

The Academy, Selsey

Good444 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Sunday Lunch Club0.5 km
  • Chaplins Little Shake Shop0.3 km
  • Jabir Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • Mai Thai0.3 km
  • New Magna Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Beauty Bake0.3 km
  • Boots0.3 km
  • Country Gardens0.4 km
  • D And D Fisheries0.8 km
  • East Beach Stores0.8 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Coastyard0.7 km
  • The Seal0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Selsey Football And Social Club0.3 km
  • The Crown Inn0.3 km
  • The Fishermans Joy0.3 km
  • The Hopp Inn0.3 km
  • The Neptune Inn0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.3 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Dens Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Fortune Inn0.4 km
  • Julie's0.8 km
  • Nice Plaice0.8 km
  • Paddy's Plaice0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis10.0 km
  • Chichester11.2 km
  • Fishbourne (Sussex)12.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Seal Primary Academy0.0 km
  • Seal Primary Academy0.1 km
  • The Fishermans Joy0.1 km
  • The Fishermans Joy0.2 km
  • Orchard Avenue0.3 km