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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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Southbourne Population

8,113

Population density

612.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,282

89.76%

Other White

196

2.42%

Other Asian

1.18%

Caribbean

1.06%

African

1.04%

Total population: 8,113

Economics

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

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)

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
Semi-Detached	29	£382,500	£301,200	£360,000	£400,000	£482,700
Terraced	25	£368,000	£200,000	£340,000	£410,000	£469,000
Flats	6	£212,500	£183,750	£197,500	£224,500	£251,500
Detached	29	£545,000	£306,600	£480,000	£670,000	£1,350,000

10 years median price trend in Southbourne

Data Sources

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

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

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