PO20 0BS is a safe, established residential area on East Street, 0.8km from Crablands in Selsey. Administratively it sits within Selsey South ward and the Chichester constituency.
For families considering a move, PO20 0BS represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO20 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00160789 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST STREET, PO20 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST STREET, PO20 0BS.
361
48
£ 41,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO20 0BS 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 48, PO20 0BS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO20 0BS. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 158,500
4 sales · Mean £ 178,000
Terraced
£ 335,000
2 sales · Mean £ 335,000
Semi-Detached
£ 228,000
1 sales · Mean £ 228,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO20 0BS has low crime rates — 21 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.
school Local Schools
Seal Primary Academy
Medmerry Primary School
The Academy, Selsey
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Sunday Lunch Club0.6 km
- Chaplins Little Shake Shop0.4 km
- Jabir Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Mai Thai0.4 km
- New Magna Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Beauty Bake0.4 km
- Boots0.4 km
- Country Gardens0.5 km
- D And D Fisheries0.7 km
- East Beach Stores0.8 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Coastyard0.7 km
- The Seal0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Selsey Football And Social Club0.5 km
- The Crown Inn0.4 km
- The Fishermans Joy0.2 km
- The Hopp Inn0.4 km
- The Neptune Inn0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative0.5 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Dens Fish Bar0.5 km
- Fortune Inn0.5 km
- Julie's0.7 km
- Nice Plaice0.8 km
- Paddy's Plaice0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bognor Regis9.9 km
- Chichester11.2 km
- Fishbourne (Sussex)12.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Fishermans Joy0.0 km
- The Fishermans Joy0.1 km
- Seal Primary Academy0.1 km
- Seal Primary Academy0.2 km
- Orchard Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO200BS · Data under Open Government Licence