Beach Road is in Selsey, Chichester and in Chichester district. PO20 0SZ 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 Beach Road, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 0SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO20 0SN, PO20 0SX, PO20 0SL, PO20 0TA, PO20 0TB, PO20 0SW, PO20 0EG, PO20 0SP, PO20 0ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO20 0SZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 50.5% | 52% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 16.7% | 22.5% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 50.2% | -9.1% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 11.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 33% | 37.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 35.5% | -5.9% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 20.3% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 4% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 27.8% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 11.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 11.5% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 16.7% | 9.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 21.4% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.8% | 96.7% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 94.7% | 91.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 91.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 63.4% | 46.2% | 17.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beach Road was 73.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% higher than the Selsey South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Beach Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Selsey South and the 134th highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 70.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Beach Road, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-06-28 | £445,590 |
| 98 Beach Road, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-06-11 | £397,360 |
| 107 Beach Road, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2021-02-02 | £300,192 |
| 80 Beach Road, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2020-11-09 | £333,906 |
| 105 Beach Road, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-05-30 | £385,244 |
PO20 0SZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 0SZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 121 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seal Primary Academy East Street , PO20 0BN | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medmerry Primary School High Street , Selsey PO20 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidlesham Primary School Keynor Lane , Sidlesham PO20 7NL | 3out of 4 | 5,130 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 | 1,093 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 | 291 yd | |
| The Lifeboat Inn | 26 Albion Road, Selsey | 762 yd | |
| Sunday Lunch Club | St Wilfreds Church Ellasdale Road | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fishermans Joy | 71 East Street, Selsey | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy's Plaice | The Fishing Beach, Kingsway | 203 yd | |
| Julie's | Hut 10, The Fishing Beach | 225 yd | |
| Nice Plaice | 7 Orchard Parade, Selsey | 291 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Selsey Centre MANOR ROAD | 814 yd | |
| Seal Primary Academy EAST STREET | grass pitches | 936 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 | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.