Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

EAST STREET, PO20 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST STREET, PO20 0BH.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PO20 0BH is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 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 0BH is a safe, established residential area on East Street, 0.6km from Crablands in Selsey. Administratively it sits within Selsey South ward and the Chichester constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PO20 0BH offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PO20 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00160790 (shared with 18 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 0BH. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

PO20 0BH has low crime rates — 26 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson17
Shoplifting9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Seal Primary Academy

Good326 pupils0.1 km
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Medmerry Primary School

Good210 pupils0.3 km
S

The Academy, Selsey

Good444 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Sunday Lunch Club0.5 km
  • Chaplins Little Shake Shop0.2 km
  • Jabir Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • Mai Thai0.2 km
  • New Magna Tandoori Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Beauty Bake0.2 km
  • Boots0.2 km
  • Country Gardens0.3 km
  • D And D Fisheries0.9 km
  • East Beach Stores0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Coastyard0.6 km
  • The Seal0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Selsey Football And Social Club0.2 km
  • The Crown Inn0.2 km
  • The Fishermans Joy0.4 km
  • The Hopp Inn0.2 km
  • The Neptune Inn0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.2 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Dens Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Fortune Inn0.2 km
  • Julie's0.9 km
  • Nice Plaice0.9 km
  • Paddy's Plaice1.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis10.0 km
  • Chichester11.1 km
  • Fishbourne (Sussex)12.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Seal Primary Academy0.0 km
  • Seal Primary Academy0.1 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • The Fishermans Joy0.2 km