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About

Southbourne is a ward located in the Chichester district of West Sussex. It lies approximately 5 miles west of Chichester city centre, near the border with Hampshire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, bungalows, and some smaller terraced properties. Local amenities include a convenience store, a primary school, and a village hall that hosts community events.

The ward is surrounded by rural landscapes, with farmland and open spaces contributing to its quiet atmosphere. Southbourne is well-connected by road, with the A27 providing links to Chichester and Portsmouth. Public transport options include bus services to nearby towns. The area has a small but active community, with local groups and organisations fostering social connections among residents.

Area overview

On average Southbourne has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Southbourne is £50,841 per year. There are 4 schools in Southbourne: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Southbourne Population

8,113

Population density

612.6 per km²

Demographics

British

7,282

89.76%

Other White

196

2.42%

Other Asian

1.18%

Caribbean

1.06%

African

1.04%

Total population: 8,113

Housing

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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £376,500 in Southbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	26	£541,000	£267,500	£436,250	£686,875	£1,067,500
Flats	5	£205,000	£135,000	£195,000	£215,000	£219,000
Semi-Detached	40	£375,250	£281,150	£340,000	£415,000	£548,250
Terraced	28	£345,500	£207,125	£320,750	£380,000	£438,000

10 years median price trend in Southbourne

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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