Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

SOLAR DRIVE, PO20 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOLAR DRIVE, PO20 0AE.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

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. 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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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PO20 0AE is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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

PO20 0AE is a safe, established residential area on Solar Drive, 0.1km from East Beach in Selsey. Administratively it sits within Sidlesham with Selsey North ward and the Chichester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO20 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00188739 (shared with 11 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 0AE. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 241,000

6 sales · Mean £ 249,916

Detached

£ 345,000

1 sales · Mean £ 345,000

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

PO20 0AE has low crime rates — 16 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 offences16
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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The Academy, Selsey

Good444 pupils1.2 km
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Medmerry Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km
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Seal Primary Academy

Good326 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Sunday Lunch Club0.9 km
  • Jabir Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • Links Restaurant And Bar0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • D And D Fisheries0.9 km
  • East Beach Stores0.6 km
  • Enticotts0.5 km
  • Ian Francis And Sons0.5 km
  • Prettys Newsagents0.5 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Coastyard0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Julie's0.9 km
  • Nice Plaice0.5 km
  • Paddy's Plaice0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis8.7 km
  • Chichester10.3 km
  • Fishbourne (Sussex)11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Fontwell Road0.2 km
  • Wheatfield Road0.2 km
  • Harcourt Way0.4 km
  • Drift Road0.5 km
  • Chichester Way0.5 km