Byways is in Selsey, Chichester and in Chichester district. PO20 0HY is located in the Selsey South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chichester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Byways, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 0HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO20 0JR, PO20 0HX, PO20 0HU, PO20 0HZ, PO20 0AN, PO20 0AR, PO20 0BB, PO20 0UQ, PO20 0UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO20 0HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.5% | 53.6% | -4.9% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 41.5% | 46.4% | 4.9% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.9% | 23.3% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 49.5% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 21.7% | 15.5% | -6.2% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.9% | 36.1% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 30.8% | 3.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 30.1% | 15.7% | -14.4% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 12.4% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 8.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.2% | 19.9% | -17.3% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 15% | 7.4% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 10% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 17.1% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 28.3% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.4% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.6% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 94.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.7% | 94.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 94.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 59.8% | 46.2% | 13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Byways was 17.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.2% lower than the Selsey South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Byways has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Selsey South and the 60th lowest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wytsend Byways, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-08-08 | £418,691 |
| 1 Byways, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-03-21 | £311,811 |
| Ashbourne Residential Home Byways, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-03-06 | £333,925 |
| Little Alnwick Byways, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-01-11 | £503,911 |
| Manitou Byways, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2020-11-13 | £444,629 |
PO20 0HY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in PO20 0HY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 163 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seal Primary Academy East Street , PO20 0BN | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medmerry Primary School High Street , Selsey PO20 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Academy, Selsey School Lane , Selsey PO20 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lifeboat Inn | 26 Albion Road, Selsey | 815 yd | |
| Summer Palace | 167 High Street, Selsey | 903 yd | |
| The Boulevard | 3 New Parade, High Street | 967 yd | |
| Scooter Sue's Retro And Vintage | 18 East Street, Selsey | 998 yd | |
| Wave Cafe And Sandwich Bar | Waves Café & Sandwich Bar Limited, 147 High Street | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Selsey Private Club | 2 - 4 Coxes Road, Selsey | 820 yd | |
| The Fishermans Joy | 71 East Street, Selsey | 915 yd | |
| The Hopp Inn | 153 High Street, Selsey | 1,007 yd | |
| The Neptune Inn | 120 High Street, Selsey | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dens Fish Bar | 163 High Street, Selsey | 903 yd | |
| Selsey Chinese Takeaway | 2 New Parade, High Street | 967 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 144 High Street, Selsey | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | 125 High Street, Selsey | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seal Primary Academy EAST STREET | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 32.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.