Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

PO10 8ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO10 8ED.

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

380

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PO10 8ED is a high-turnover rental hub — with 87% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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

PO10 8ED is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Thorney Island in West Thorney. Administratively it sits within Southbourne ward and the Chichester constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PO10 8ED offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 87% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for PO10 8ED are sourced from Output Area E00160831 (shared with 10 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 PO10 8ED. The average age is 22.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.9%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean12.2%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

PO10 8ED has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Thorney Island Community Primary School

Good222 pupils0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Emsworth3.0 km
  • Southbourne3.1 km
  • Nutbourne4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Canberra Road0.1 km
  • Canberra Road0.1 km
  • Guardroom0.4 km
  • Guardroom0.5 km