Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

MERRYFIELD DRIVE, PO20 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRYFIELD DRIVE, PO20 0DN.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO20 0DN 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.

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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

PO20 0DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 71% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 17.5% year-on-year.

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

PO20 0DN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Merryfield Drive, 1.1km from East Beach in Selsey. Administratively it sits within Sidlesham with Selsey North ward and the Chichester constituency.

For families considering a move, PO20 0DN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k, down 17.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO20 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00160771 (shared with 6 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 0DN. The average age is 54.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 289,666

Terraced

£ 242,000

7 sales · Mean £ 247,571

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

PO20 0DN has low crime rates — 11 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.

Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Seal Primary Academy

Good326 pupils0.5 km
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Medmerry Primary School

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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The Academy, Selsey

Good444 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Sunday Lunch Club0.8 km
  • Chaplins Little Shake Shop0.8 km
  • Jabir Indian Takeaway0.6 km
  • Mai Thai0.8 km
  • New Magna Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Beauty Bake0.9 km
  • Boots0.9 km
  • Country Gardens0.9 km
  • D And D Fisheries0.3 km
  • East Beach Stores0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Coastyard1.0 km
  • The Seal1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Selsey Football And Social Club0.9 km
  • The Crown Inn0.8 km
  • The Fishermans Joy0.3 km
  • The Hopp Inn0.9 km
  • The Neptune Inn0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.9 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Dens Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Fortune Inn0.9 km
  • Julie's0.3 km
  • Nice Plaice0.6 km
  • Paddy's Plaice0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis9.7 km
  • Chichester11.3 km
  • Fishbourne (Sussex)12.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Burlington Gardens0.0 km
  • Burlington Gardens0.0 km
  • Beverley Close0.1 km
  • Hanover Close0.1 km
  • Cotland Road0.1 km