Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

ARNELL AVENUE, PO20 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARNELL AVENUE, PO20 0BY.

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

251

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

34%

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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9/10
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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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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Average age 57, 90% owned. PO20 0BY is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £495k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 11.5% year-on-year.

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

PO20 0BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Arnell Avenue, 1.1km from Crablands in Selsey. Administratively it sits within Selsey South ward and the Chichester constituency.

For serious buyers, PO20 0BY is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £495k, down 11.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO20 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00160795 (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 0BY. The average age is 56.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 477,500

4 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

PO20 0BY has low crime rates — 15 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 offences28
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Seal Primary Academy

Good326 pupils0.4 km
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Medmerry Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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The Academy, Selsey

Good444 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Sunday Lunch Club0.6 km
  • Chaplins Little Shake Shop0.7 km
  • Jabir Indian Takeaway0.6 km
  • Mai Thai0.7 km
  • New Magna Tandoori Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Beauty Bake0.7 km
  • Boots0.7 km
  • Country Gardens0.7 km
  • D And D Fisheries0.4 km
  • East Beach Stores0.6 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Coastyard0.8 km
  • The Seal0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.7 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Dens Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Fortune Inn0.7 km
  • Julie's0.4 km
  • Nice Plaice0.6 km
  • Paddy's Plaice0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis9.7 km
  • Chichester11.2 km
  • Fishbourne (Sussex)12.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Cotland Road0.1 km
  • Slattsfield Close0.2 km
  • Burlington Gardens0.2 km
  • Hanover Close0.2 km
  • The Fishermans Joy0.2 km