Is PO10 8RX a safe place to live?

Yes, PO10 8RX is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PO10 8RX?

The average property price in PO10 8RX is currently around £575k.

What is the population of PO10 8RX?

The population for the PO10 8RX area is approximately 457 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

OLD FARM LANE, PO10 8RX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD FARM LANE, PO10 8RX.

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Population

457

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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9/10

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1/10

workEmployment

5/10

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2/10

paymentsAffluence

7/10

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3/10

homeHome Ownership

8/10

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6/10

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Area Character

PO10 8RX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £575k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £575k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO10 8RX is a safe, established residential area on Old Farm Lane, 1.1km from Commonside in Chichester. Administratively it sits within Westbourne ward and the Chichester constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO10, PO10 8RX offers 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO10 8RX are sourced from Output Area E00160867 (shared with 31 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 8RX. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.8%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 575,000

1 sales · Mean £ 575,000

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

PO10 8RX has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson4

Burglary1

Violence and sexual offences1

Public order1

school Local Schools

Bourne Community College

Good753 pupils0.8 km

Westbourne Primary School

Good204 pupils1.0 km

Southbourne Infant School

Good175 pupils1.6 km

Southbourne Junior School

Good232 pupils1.6 km

St James Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good225 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

Melissa Honey & Selective Foods South0.9 km
Collins Garage0.7 km
Rowlands0.8 km
Westbourne Bakery0.7 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Stags Head0.7 km
White Horse0.7 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby

Spice Cottage0.7 km
Tanique0.7 km
The Parish Hall0.8 km
Westbourne Café0.7 km

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Supermarkets

2 nearby

Tesco0.9 km
The Southern Co-Operative0.7 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Whistlers Fish And Chips0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Southbourne1.2 km
Emsworth1.7 km
Nutbourne2.7 km

Bus Stops

Mill Lane0.4 km
Lumley Farm0.4 km