Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

ST NICHOLAS ROAD, PO18 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST NICHOLAS ROAD, PO18 0BU.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO18 0BU 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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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 45, PO18 0BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

PO18 0BU is a safe, established residential area on St Nicholas Road, 0.4km from Mid Lavant in Mid Lavant. Administratively it sits within Lavant ward and the Chichester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 59% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £317k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO18 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00160693 (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 PO18 0BU. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 312,500

4 sales · Mean £ 306,737

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

3 sales · Mean £ 261,666

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

PO18 0BU has low crime rates — 20 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 behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences10
Burglary2
Public order2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Lavant CofE Primary School

Good107 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Royal Oak1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hunters Lodge0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Lavant House Stables0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fishbourne (Sussex)4.3 km
  • Chichester4.6 km
  • Bosham5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • St Nicholas's Church0.1 km
  • St Nicholas's Church0.2 km
  • Yarbrook Cottages0.4 km
  • Yarbrook Cottages0.4 km