Mountwood Road is in Selsey, Chichester and in Chichester district. PO20 0PA is located in the Sidlesham with Selsey North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chichester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mountwood Road, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 0PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO20 0LT, PO20 0PB, PO20 0NU, PO20 0LU, PO20 0SA, PO20 0TD, PO20 0SG, PO20 0NR, PO20 0SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO20 0PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 50.5% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49.5% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 27% | 36.9% | 9.9% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 37.3% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 13.1% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 9.5% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.9% | 41.3% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 38% | 36.2% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 16% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 26.4% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 11.8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 11.8% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 22% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 18.5% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 97.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.1% | 95.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 95.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mountwood Road was 13.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.1% lower than the Selsey South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mountwood Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Selsey South and the 41st lowest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 940.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mountwood Road, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-03-20 | £356,400 |
| 17 Mountwood Road, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-03-11 | £301,852 |
| 46 Mountwood Road, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-02-14 | £280,567 |
| 28 Mountwood Road, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2013-10-04 | £234,352 |
| 30 Mountwood Road, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2009-10-01 | £293,488 |
PO20 0PA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medmerry Primary School High Street , Selsey PO20 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seal Primary Academy East Street , PO20 0BN | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidlesham Primary School Keynor Lane , Sidlesham PO20 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,679 yd | Community school | 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 | 705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jabir Indian Takeaway | 2 Orchard Parade, Selsey | 213 yd | |
| Sunday Lunch Club | St Wilfreds Church Ellasdale Road | 427 yd | |
| Links Restaurant And Bar | Selsey Golf Club, Selsey Country Club | 825 yd | |
| Chaplins Little Shake Shop | 103A High Street, Selsey | 903 yd | |
| Mai Thai | 75 High Street, Selsey | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fishermans Joy | 71 East Street, Selsey | 736 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 107 High Street, Selsey | 903 yd | |
| Selsey Football And Social Club | High Street, Selsey | 940 yd | |
| Viking Club Bar | Viking Music And Dance Club, Green Lawns Caravan Park | 942 yd | |
| The Hopp Inn | 153 High Street, Selsey | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice Plaice | 7 Orchard Parade, Selsey | 213 yd | |
| Julie's | Hut 10, The Fishing Beach | 642 yd | |
| Paddy's Plaice | The Fishing Beach, Kingsway | 680 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Viking Music And Dance Club, Green Lawns Caravan Park | 942 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 144 High Street, Selsey | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 1, Wave Approach | 763 yd | |
| The Co-operative | High Street, Selsey | 940 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 125 High Street, Selsey | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Selsey Centre MANOR ROAD | 325 yd | |
| Seal Primary Academy EAST STREET | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| The Academy Selsey SCHOOL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| High Street Ground HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Selsey Cricket And Social Club Paddock Lane | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.