Postcode PO18 8RQ is located in an urban city, within the Southbourne ward of Chichester in the South East region, and forms part of the Southbourne, Bosham & Thorney area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Southbourne, Bosham & Thorney is £61,292 per year. The nearest station is Nutbourne located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Southbourne, Bosham & Thorney has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,983 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO18 8RQ.
Southbourne, Bosham & Thorney near PO18 8RQ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Nutbourne located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nutbourne | N/A | Walking directions to Nutbourne |
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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £382,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £368,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £212,500 |
| Detached | 29 | £545,000 |
10 year median price trend in Southbourne
In the PO18 8RQ postcode area, located within Southbourne, Bosham & Thorney, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO18 8RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hambrook Post Office | Broad Road, Chichester, PO18 8RG | Walking directions to Hambrook Post Office |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Chichester, PO18 8GP | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Chichester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PO18 8RQ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.