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About

Southbourne ward lies on the eastern edge of the Chichester district, bordering West Sussex’s coastline. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different eras, alongside local shopping parades that serve the community. Its landscape includes areas of open farmland and green space, providing a semi-rural character to its northern sections. The ward functions as a distinct settlement with its own facilities, separate from the historic city centre.

A notable local feature is the proximity to Chichester Harbour, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The shoreline and adjacent paths offer access to coastal scenery and quiet waterways. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a focus on neighbourhood amenities like schools and community centres. The area maintains a practical connection to the wider district while having a self-contained atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Southbourne has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southbourne is £61,260 per year. There are 4 schools in Southbourne: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Southbourne is home to around 8,113 people, with a population density of about 612.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southbourne Population
8,113
Population density
612.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.26(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.75(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.18(-20%)
Other theft
4.07(-27%)
Public order
3.57(-41%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,282
89.76%
Other White
196
2.42%
Other Asian
96
1.18%
Caribbean
86
1.06%
African
84
1.04%
Total population: 8,113

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,265
33.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,357
20.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
968
14.27%
No qualifications
887
13.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
642
9.47%
Total 16+ residents: 6,782

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,380
43.94%
Owns with a mortgage
773
24.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
339
10.79%
Other social rented
308
9.81%
Other forms of private rent
228
7.26%
Total households: 3,141

Property prices in Southbourne

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Southbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,500 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southbourne in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southbourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached29£382,500
Terraced25£368,000
Flats6£212,500
Detached29£545,000

10 years median price trend in Southbourne

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southbourne.

All postcodes in Southbourne

PO108LL

Stein Road

PO108DP

Church Road

PO108EW

Stein Road

PO108JZ

Goodwood Court

PO188RX

Main Road

PO108PW

Clovelly Road

PO108AD

Raglan Terrace

PO108LB

Stein Road

PO108GG

Harcourt Crescent

PO108TQ

Southbourne

PO108JG

Main Road

PO108NU

Doric Close

PO108NN

Overton Road

PO108BX

Heron Quay

PO188FX

Patricia Way

PO108JP

The Drive

PO108DX

Valiant Road

PO108BT

Mill Quay

PO108AW

Russet Gardens

PO108GD

Collett Crescent

PO108DL

Canberra Road

PO108LA

Mosdell Road

PO108FW

Brewery Close

PO108BD

Roundhouse Meadow

PO188SG

Phoebe Mews

PO108HE

Penny Lane

PO108JH

Main Road

PO108HG

Tuppenny Lane

PO108NF

Kelsey Avenue

PO108FJ

Mons Close

PO108AX

Main Road

PO108AY

Main Road

PO108AQ

Lumley Road

PO108NZ

Park Road

PO108FH

Eden Place

PO108PN

Stein Road

PO108PA

Manor Gardens

PO188RZ

School Lane

PO108DU

Valiant Road

PO108LS

Stein Road

PO108LE

Stein Road

PO108GE

Priors Orchard

PO108GX

Southbourne

PO188SZ

Farm Lane

PO108PP

South Lane

PO108JB

Pagham Close

PO188SA

Farm Lane

PO108BP

Mill Quay

PO108AZ

Gordon Road

PO108BJ

Mill End

PO108LY

Manor Way

PO108PG

Park Road

PO108NJ

Eastfield Close

PO108FS

Parham Place

PO188RH

Priors Leaze Lane

PO108DB

Thorney Road

PO108BB

Southbourne Avenue

PO108NG

Kelsey Avenue

PO108NR

Lodgebury Close

PO108HT

Prinsted Lane

PO188XA

Main Road

PO108DG

Russet Gardens

PO108AF

Lumley Road

PO108DY

Emsworth Road

PO108GT

Southbourne

PO108BY

Avocet Quay

PO108HW

Lazy Acre

PO188RJ

Inlands Road

PO108EH

North Bay

PO108LT

Stein Road

PO108EF

Wentworth Drive

PO108JN

Main Road

PO188FZ

Jeppson Walk

PO108PR

South Lane

PO108HQ

Trafalgar Close

PO108DN

Emsworth Road

PO108EY

Main Road

PO108JQ

Main Road

PO108DE

Emsworth Road

PO188RY

Main Road

PO108LN

Hurstwood Avenue

PO108BH

Orchard Lane

PO108FU

Emsworth Road

PO108EZ

Main Road

PO108JJ

Main Road

PO108PX

Lauder Close

PO108GU

Field Vole Place

PO108NB

Breach Avenue

PO108GR

Badger Drive

PO108NE

Kelsey Avenue

PO108JY

Pears Grove

PO108NA

Mountwood Road

PO188RU

Nutbourne Park

PO108JE

Main Road

PO108HP

Second Avenue

PO108LD

Stein Road

PO108LX

Manor Road

PO108DJ

Emsworth Road

PO108BZ

Osprey Quay

PO108PQ

Clovelly Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.