Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

CHERRY GARDENS, PO20 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERRY GARDENS, PO20 0AR.

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

342

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 86% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, PO20 0AR is established retirement territory. With £560k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

PO20 0AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cherry Gardens, 1.0km 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 0AR offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 59) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 86% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO20 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00160786 (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 0AR. The average age is 59.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 560,000

5 sales · Mean £ 551,200

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

PO20 0AR has low crime rates — 13 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 offences17
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Seal Primary Academy

Good326 pupils0.9 km
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Medmerry Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km
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The Academy, Selsey

Good444 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Beauty Bake1.0 km
  • Boots0.9 km
  • Country Gardens0.8 km
  • Myrefills0.8 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Seal0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Fishermans Joy0.9 km
  • The Hopp Inn0.9 km
  • The Neptune Inn0.9 km
  • The Selsey Private Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Summer Palace0.8 km
  • The Boulevard0.8 km
  • The Lifeboat0.9 km
  • Wave Cafe And Sandwich Bar0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Dens Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Fortune Inn0.9 km
  • Selsey Chinese Takeaway0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis10.7 km
  • Chichester12.0 km
  • Fishbourne (Sussex)12.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Beach Gardens0.2 km
  • Ursula Avenue0.2 km
  • York Road0.3 km
  • Longacre Lane0.3 km
  • Sparshott Road0.3 km