Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

WOODLAND ROAD, PO20 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLAND ROAD, PO20 0AL.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PO20 0AL is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £475k reflects the demand.

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

PO20 0AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Woodland Road, 0.8km from Crablands in Selsey. Administratively it sits within Selsey South ward and the Chichester constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO20, PO20 0AL offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 88% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO20 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00160798 (shared with 7 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 0AL. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 419,500

10 sales · Mean £ 432,620

Semi-Detached

£ 346,000

2 sales · Mean £ 346,000

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

PO20 0AL has low crime rates — 11 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Seal Primary Academy

Good326 pupils0.6 km
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Medmerry Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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The Academy, Selsey

Good444 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Beauty Bake0.7 km
  • Boots0.6 km
  • Country Gardens0.5 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Myrefills0.5 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Seal0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Selsey Football And Social Club0.7 km
  • The Crown Inn0.7 km
  • The Fishermans Joy0.6 km
  • The Hopp Inn0.6 km
  • The Neptune Inn0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Chaplins Little Shake Shop0.7 km
  • Mai Thai0.7 km
  • New Magna Tandoori Restaurant0.7 km
  • Penny's American Diner0.7 km
  • Summer Palace0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.7 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Dens Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Fortune Inn0.6 km
  • Selsey Chinese Takeaway0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis10.5 km
  • Chichester11.7 km
  • Fishbourne (Sussex)12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Longacre Lane0.0 km
  • Post Box0.1 km
  • Tythe Barn Road0.1 km
  • Beach Gardens0.2 km
  • York Road0.2 km