PO20 0DD is a safe, established residential area on Otard Close, 0.7km from Crablands in Selsey. Administratively it sits within Selsey South ward and the Chichester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO20 0DD 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO20 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00160790 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OTARD CLOSE, PO20 0DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OTARD CLOSE, PO20 0DD.
285
45
£ 41,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PO20 0DD 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO20 0DD. 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
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
£ 114,000
4 sales · Mean £ 113,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO20 0DD has low crime rates — 25 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 Shop0.3 km
- Jabir Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Mai Thai0.3 km
- New Magna Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Beauty Bake0.3 km
- Boots0.3 km
- Country Gardens0.3 km
- D And D Fisheries0.9 km
- East Beach Stores0.9 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Coastyard0.7 km
- The Seal0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Selsey Football And Social Club0.3 km
- The Crown Inn0.3 km
- The Fishermans Joy0.3 km
- The Hopp Inn0.3 km
- The Neptune Inn0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative0.3 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Dens Fish Bar0.3 km
- Fortune Inn0.3 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
- Chichester11.2 km
- Fishbourne (Sussex)12.2 km
Bus Stops
- Seal Primary Academy0.1 km
- Seal Primary Academy0.1 km
- The Fishermans Joy0.2 km
- The Fishermans Joy0.2 km
- Orchard Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO200DD · Data under Open Government Licence