Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

EAST STREET, PO20 0BT House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0BT 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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PO20 0BT's 70% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

PO20 0BT is a safe, established residential area 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 0BT represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PO20 0BT 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 0BT. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

PO20 0BT has low crime rates — 20 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 offences41
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
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The Academy, Selsey

Good444 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Sunday Lunch Club0.5 km
  • Chaplins Little Shake Shop0.4 km
  • Jabir Indian Takeaway0.7 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 Gardens0.5 km
  • D And D Fisheries0.7 km
  • East Beach Stores0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Coastyard0.7 km
  • The Seal0.5 km
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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 Inn0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

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

7 nearby
  • Dens Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Fortune Inn0.5 km
  • Julie's0.7 km
  • Nice Plaice0.7 km
  • Paddy's Plaice0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis9.9 km
  • Chichester11.2 km
  • Fishbourne (Sussex)12.2 km

Bus Stops

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