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PO20 3GU

Oak Tree Lane

Barnham

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Overview

Postcode PO20 3GU is located in a rural town, within the Barnham ward of Arun in the South East region, and forms part of the Westergate, Eastergate & Walberton area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westergate, Eastergate & Walberton is £60,441 per year. The nearest station is Barnham, about 1.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Westergate, Eastergate & Walberton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,259 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Westergate, Eastergate & Walberton has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Westergate, Eastergate & Walberton is £60,441 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 177 ft away from PO20 3GU.

Flood risk

Low

Westergate, Eastergate & Walberton near PO20 3GU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barnham located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
404
Population density
1,290.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.04(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.63(+51%)
Possession of weapons
3(+216%)
Public order
3(-51%)
Vehicle crime
3(-19%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
383
94.8%
Other White
8
1.98%
Other Asian
4
0.99%
African
4
0.99%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.74%
Total population: 404

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
27.83%
Level 3 (A level)
67
19.42%
No qualifications
63
18.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
51
14.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
14.78%
Total 16+ residents: 345

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
44.03%
Owns with a mortgage
60
37.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.18%
Social rents from council
10
6.29%
Shared ownership
3
1.89%
Total households: 159

Property prices in Barnham

Median price£352,500
Price per sq ft£356
Sales (last 12 months)146
Typical range (middle 50%)£296K – £444K

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 (about £356 per square foot) in Barnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £2,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£517,500£365
Semi-Detached51£350,000£350
Terraced31£310,000£358
Flats12£156,500£249

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£359,950£154,000£268,750£245,000
2017£420,000£168,000£315,000£266,500
2018£422,450£130,000£290,000£249,950
2019£449,950£165,000£289,000£253,500
2020£450,000£123,000£330,000£243,000
2021£489,975£144,375£327,000£288,000
2022£507,950£152,500£385,500£305,000
2023£512,950£178,500£375,000£296,000
2024£520,000£190,650£349,000£286,250
2025£492,500£158,000£345,000£307,500
2026£555,250£118,000£350,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£311£280£294£303
2017£315£264£302£306
2018£333£261£335£302
2019£329£277£315£302
2020£342£218£304£320
2021£360£241£350£349
2022£380£255£381£375
2023£406£313£345£344
2024£393£261£385£341
2025£376£264£362£357
2026£379£167£344£377
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO20 3GU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO20 3GU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202529, Oak Tree Lane, Chichester, PO20 3GUDetachedFreehold£380,000
02 Jul 2025Woodgate Centre, Oak Tree Lane, Chichester, PO20 3GUOtherFreehold£6,750,000
24 Jan 202539, Oak Tree Lane, Chichester, PO20 3GUDetachedFreehold£390,000
27 Aug 202514, Woodgate Road, Chichester, PO20 3SXSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
02 Jul 20252, Woodgate Road, Chichester, PO20 3SXSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the PO20 3GU postcode area, located within Westergate, Eastergate & Walberton, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO20 3GU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAldingbourne Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryEastergate CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.7 miSecondaryOrmiston Six Villages AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO20 3GU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO20 3GU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodHook Lane, Arun, PO20 3SRWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Arun district (2025-26).

Band A£1,581
Band B£1,844
Band C£2,108
Band D£2,371
Band E£2,898
Band F£3,425
Band G£3,952
Band H£4,742

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PO20 3GU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anita June Lawrence

Barnham - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Paul Ayling

Barnham - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Sue Jennifer Ellen Wallsgrove

Barnham - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Andrew Griffith

Arundel and South Downs - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictArunE07000224
Parliamentary ConstituencyArundel and South DownsE14001067
WardBarnhamE05009804
ParishAldingbourneE04009849
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Westergate, Eastergate & WalbertonE02006544
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Arun 003CE01031395
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about PO20 3GU

Is PO20 3GU (Westergate, Eastergate & Walberton) safe?

The area around PO20 3GU records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PO20 3GU?

The median sale price around PO20 3GU in Westergate, Eastergate & Walberton is £352,500 (about £356 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO20 3GU?

There are 3 schools close to PO20 3GU, including Aldingbourne Primary School (Good), Eastergate CofE Primary School (Good) and Ormiston Six Villages Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PO20 3GU?

PO20 3GU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,259 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO20 3GU (Westergate, Eastergate & Walberton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Arundel and South Downs covering PO20 3GU is Andrew Griffith (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anita June Lawrence (Green Party), Paul Ayling (Green Party) and Sue Jennifer Ellen Wallsgrove (Green Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.