Florence Close is in Birdham, Chichester and in Chichester district. PO20 7DX is located in the The Witterings electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chichester. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Florence Close, Birdham, Chichester, PO20 7DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO20 7EZ, PO20 7ET, PO20 7ES, PO20 7HA, PO20 7EY, PO20 7EX, PO20 7JA, PO20 7ER, PO20 7HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO20 7DX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 53.1% | 54.6% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 46.9% | 45.4% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 21.4% | 34.1% | 12.7% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 42.5% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 13.7% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 7.5% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 40.7% | 44.7% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 40% | 33.7% | -6.3% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 27.1% | 18.1% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 15.9% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 16.8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 19.5% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 23% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.9% | 97.5% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 95.9% | 96.8% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 97.2% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Florence Close was 27.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% lower than the Sidlesham with Selsey North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Florence Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Sidlesham with Selsey North and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Florence Close, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-08-15 | £404,611 |
| 8 Florence Close, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-11-22 | £326,324 |
| 7 Florence Close, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2020-12-16 | £349,695 |
| 16 Florence Close, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-10-18 | £358,415 |
| 1 Florence Close, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2015-04-10 | £427,091 |
PO20 7DX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdham CE Primary School Crooked Lane , Birdham PO20 7HB | 2out of 4 | 528 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wittering Community Primary School Stocks Lane , East Wittering PO20 8NH | 3out of 4 | 3,667 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidlesham Primary School Keynor Lane , Sidlesham PO20 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Wittering Parochial Church of England School Pound Road , West Wittering PO20 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,693 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosham Primary School Walton Lane , Bosham PO18 8QF | 3out of 4 | 5,046 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNEAD@RUSSELLS | Russells Garden Centre, Main Road | 771 yd | |
| Earthwise Cafe | Northleigh Farm, Main Road | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birdham C Of E Primary School CROOKED LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 461 yd |
| Stirlands Cricket Club CRICKET PAVILION CRICKET PAVILION CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 665 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.49 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.49 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.54 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.