Postcode PO18 8RD is located in an urban city, within the Southbourne area of Chichester in the South East region, and forms part of the Southbourne, Bosham & Thorney area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southbourne, Bosham & Thorney is £61,292 per year. The median sale price in Southbourne is £397,500 (around £408 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £322,750 and £476,500. The nearest station is Southbourne, about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Southbourne, Bosham & Thorney has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,925 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Southbourne, Bosham & Thorney has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southbourne, Bosham & Thorney is £61,292 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 221 ft away from PO18 8RD.
Southbourne, Bosham & Thorney near PO18 8RD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Southbourne located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southbourne | N/A | Walking directions to Southbourne |
| 0.8 mi | Nutbourne | N/A | Walking directions to Nutbourne |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 (about £408 per square foot) in Southbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,500 up to £775,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £515,000 | £401 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £395,000 | £412 |
| Terraced | 18 | £323,500 | £449 |
| Flats | 7 | £190,000 | £304 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £425,000 | £157,500 | £299,975 | £275,975 |
| 2017 | £470,000 | £150,000 | £305,000 | £290,000 |
| 2018 | £455,000 | £172,498 | £315,000 | £294,000 |
| 2019 | £460,000 | £195,000 | £315,000 | £285,000 |
| 2020 | £475,000 | £152,000 | £317,130 | £300,000 |
| 2021 | £497,500 | £166,750 | £325,750 | £320,000 |
| 2022 | £600,000 | £177,250 | £417,500 | £345,000 |
| 2023 | £675,000 | £177,475 | £370,000 | £349,250 |
| 2024 | £553,750 | £205,000 | £362,000 | £343,000 |
| 2025 | £536,000 | £212,500 | £382,500 | £350,000 |
| 2026 | £509,000 | £190,000 | £417,500 | £302,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £333 | £203 | £334 | £340 |
| 2017 | £361 | £324 | £326 | £366 |
| 2018 | £377 | £269 | £340 | £402 |
| 2019 | £371 | £279 | £359 | £350 |
| 2020 | £386 | £274 | £349 | £371 |
| 2021 | £394 | £275 | £359 | £381 |
| 2022 | £452 | £285 | £410 | £468 |
| 2023 | £456 | £289 | £407 | £449 |
| 2024 | £454 | £323 | £408 | £428 |
| 2025 | £429 | £333 | £414 | £429 |
| 2026 | £412 | £304 | £408 | £446 |
There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO18 8RD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | Barnside, Inlands Road, Chichester, PO18 8RD | Detached | Freehold | £530,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 5, Malling Way, Emsworth, PO10 8GN | Terraced | Leasehold | £168,750 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 32, Priors Orchard, Emsworth, PO10 8GE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 41, Priors Orchard, Emsworth, PO10 8GE | Detached | Freehold | £545,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 57, Priors Orchard, Emsworth, PO10 8GE | Detached | Freehold | £465,000 |
In the PO18 8RD postcode area, located within Southbourne, Bosham & Thorney, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Southbourne Infant School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Mar 2018. | |
Southbourne Infant School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Mar 2018
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Southbourne Junior School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Feb 2018. | |
Southbourne Junior School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Feb 2018
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| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Bourne Community College | Foundation school | Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
Bourne Community College ratingOfsted report cardInspected 6 Jan 2026
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO18 8RD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 83 Stein Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, PO10 8LS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Shop'N Drive | Main Road, Nutbourne, Chichester, PO18 8RX | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 261 Main Road, Emsworth, PO10 8JD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Chichester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PO18 8RD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Oona Hickson
Southbourne - Elected 4 May 2023
Tracie Patricia Bangert
Southbourne - Elected 4 May 2023
Jess Brown-Fuller
Chichester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO18 8RD records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around PO18 8RD in Southbourne is £397,500 (about £408 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to PO18 8RD, including Southbourne Infant School (Good), Southbourne Junior School (Good) and Bourne Community College (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO18 8RD is Southbourne, about 548 m away.
PO18 8RD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,925 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chichester covering PO18 8RD is Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Oona Hickson (Liberal Democrats) and Tracie Patricia Bangert (Liberal Democrats).