Plover Close is in East Wittering, Chichester and in Chichester district. PO20 8PW is located in the The Witterings electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chichester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Plover Close, East Wittering, Chichester, PO20 8PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO20 8PG, PO20 8PN, PO20 8RD, PO20 8NZ, PO20 8HP, PO20 8AF, PO20 8PA, PO20 8PP, PO20 8NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO20 8PW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 53.4% | 56.5% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 43.5% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 | 34.1% | 30.6% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 45.5% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 12% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
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 | 46.3% | 39.3% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 41% | 10.1% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 12.5% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 23% | 25.9% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 11.1% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 25.2% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98% | 95.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 98% | 95% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 95.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plover Close was 215.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 260.9% higher than the Sidlesham with Selsey North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Plover Close has the highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Sidlesham with Selsey North and the 18th highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 237.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Plover Close, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-07-18 | £386,902 |
| 15 Plover Close, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-04-19 | £296,905 |
| 6 Plover Close, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2022-12-19 | £402,437 |
| 19 Plover Close, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-10-30 | £308,478 |
| 11 Plover Close, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-02-10 | £298,770 |
PO20 8PW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Wittering Community Primary School Stocks Lane , East Wittering PO20 8NH | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Wittering Parochial Church of England School Pound Road , West Wittering PO20 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,445 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birdham CE Primary School Crooked Lane , Birdham PO20 7HB | 2out of 4 | 4,232 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidlesham Primary School Keynor Lane , Sidlesham PO20 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,834 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracklesham Diner | 3 Azara Parade, Bracklesham Lane | 137 yd | |
| Thrive Coffee And Juice | The Apple Building, Ellis Square | 143 yd | |
| Bracklesham Bay Tea Rooms And Garden | Cliffords Cottage, Bracklesham Lane | 327 yd | |
| Billy's On The Beach | Kiosk, Bracklesham Lane | 489 yd | |
| Rosario's | 12 Oakfield Road, East Wittering | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wittering And District | Royal British Legion Club, Legion Way | 153 yd | |
| Wittering And District Bowls Club | Stocks Lane, East Wittering | 762 yd | |
| Silver Horseshoe Club | Holdens Caravan Park, Bracklesham Lane | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobys Seafood | Bracklesham Lane, Bracklesham | 137 yd | |
| Shoots Kebab | The Bay, 2 The Parade | 284 yd | |
| Halima Indian Takeaway | 1 The Parade, Bracklesham Lane | 284 yd | |
| Royal Oak Fish Bar | 6 Oakfield Road, East Wittering | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bracklesham Barn BEECH AVENUE | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Down View Park DOWNVIEW CLOSE | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| East Wittering Community Primary School STOCKS LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool | 998 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 | 38.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 38.5% |
| 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 | 54 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.52 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.