Elm Tree Close Selsey, Chichester
39 addresses across 4 postcodes (PO20), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 7201196.
- Sales: 64 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £285,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 29 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 17, D: 8, E: 2).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Chichester costs £2,470 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bognor Regis, about 9.5 km (5.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 39 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Selsey Medical Practice, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 44 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £187,500 | £85,000 | £290,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £472,000 | £472,000 | £472,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £288,750 | £275,000 | £302,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £248,500 | £248,500 | £248,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £222,500 | £222,500 | £222,500 |
| 2018 | 3 | £99,950 | £97,000 | £270,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £169,500 | £92,000 | £247,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £279,950 | £279,950 | £279,950 |
| 2015 | 4 | £207,000 | £85,000 | £270,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | 24 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £285,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | 25 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £185,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 31 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £290,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2025 | FLAT 1, ARTHUR HOUSE PO20 0TQ | Flat or maisonette | £85,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Sep 2024 | 16 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 19 May 2023 | TINLEY HOUSE PO20 0TG | Detached | £472,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2022 | 14 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £275,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2022 | 4 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £302,500 | |
| 29 Mar 2021 | 9 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £248,500 | |
| 5 Nov 2020 | 24 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £222,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2019 | 5 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £195,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Aug 2018 | FLAT 2, ARTHUR HOUSE PO20 0TQ | Flat or maisonette | £99,950 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jun 2018 | 2 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £270,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2018 | FLAT 1, ARTHUR HOUSE PO20 0TQ | Flat or maisonette | £97,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Sep 2017 | 10 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £247,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2017 | FLAT 7, ARTHUR HOUSE PO20 0TQ | Flat or maisonette | £92,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Dec 2016 | 21 PO20 0SQ | Semi-detached | £279,950 | |
| 4 Dec 2015 | 6 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2015 | 29 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £199,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2015 | TINLEY HOUSE PO20 0TG | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2015 | FLAT 3, ARTHUR HOUSE PO20 0TQ | Flat or maisonette | £85,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Nov 2014 | 21 PO20 0SQ | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2012 | 21 PO20 0SQ | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2011 | 10 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £168,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2010 | 24 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £163,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2010 | 2 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £168,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2009 | 15 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £171,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2008 | FLAT 1, ARTHUR HOUSE PO20 0TQ | Flat or maisonette | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Apr 2007 | 26 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2007 | 6 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2007 | 10 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £169,500 | |
| 23 Jan 2007 | FLAT 3, ARTHUR HOUSE PO20 0TQ | Flat or maisonette | £82,500 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Nov 2006 | FLAT 8, ARTHUR HOUSE PO20 0TQ | Flat or maisonette | £84,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Sep 2006 | 15 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2006 | 2 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £178,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2005 | FLAT 5, ARTHUR HOUSE PO20 0TQ | Flat or maisonette | £89,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Jul 2005 | FLAT 3, ARTHUR HOUSE PO20 0TQ | Flat or maisonette | £87,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jun 2004 | 14 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £172,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 12 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £125,500 | |
| 26 Sep 2003 | 16 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £152,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2003 | 6 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £128,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2003 | FLAT 1, ARTHUR HOUSE PO20 0TQ | Flat or maisonette | £59,950 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Apr 2003 | FLAT 8, ARTHUR HOUSE PO20 0TQ | Flat or maisonette | £67,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Nov 2002 | 16 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | TINLEY HOUSE PO20 0TG | Detached | £172,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2002 | 4 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £104,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2001 | FLAT 5, ARTHUR HOUSE PO20 0TQ | Flat or maisonette | £44,950 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Sep 2001 | 6 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £89,500 | |
| 19 Jul 2001 | FLAT 1, ARTHUR HOUSE PO20 0TQ | Flat or maisonette | £42,500 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Apr 2001 | 16 PO20 0SQ | Terraced | £70,000 |
Energy performance certificates
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (10); House, mid-terrace (9); Flat (6). Built: 1967-1975 (15); 1983-1990 (8); 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (17); rented (social) (5); rented (private) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
- 2, Elm Tree Close, Selsey
- 5, Elm Tree Close, Selsey
- 6, Elm Tree Close, Selsey
- 10, Elm Tree Close, Selsey
- 14, Elm Tree Close, Selsey
- 15, Elm Tree Close, Selsey
- 17, Elm Tree Close, Selsey
- 18, Elm Tree Close, Selsey
- 21, Elm Tree Close, Selsey
- 23, Elm Tree Close, Selsey
- 27, Elm Tree Close, Selsey
- Flat 1 Arthur House, Elm Tree Close, Selsey
- Flat 2 Arthur House, Elm Tree Close, Selsey
- Flat 3, Arthur House, Elm Tree Close, Selsey
- Flat 7 Arthur House, Elm Tree Close, Selsey
- Flat 8 Arthur House, Elm Tree Close, Selsey
Council tax
What each band costs in Chichester in 2026-27: Band D £2,470 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,646 | £1,921 | £2,195 | £2,470 | £3,018 | £3,567 | £4,116 | £4,939 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (38% of about 980 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 99 - 101 High Street Selsey Chichester: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 14 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 3 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO20 0SQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| PO20 0TQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO20 0SG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| PO20 0TG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 5 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO20 0SG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO20 0SQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO20 0TG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO20 0TQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bognor Regis 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Chichester 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.7 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Fishbourne (Sussex) 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manor Road Selsey | 140 m |
| Ferry terminal | West Itchenor Ferry Landing | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest East Street Car Park | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 46.8 km (29 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 62.2 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Selsey Medical Practice | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Selsey Community Pharmacy | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Selsey Dental Practice | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital Cdc | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Police station | Sussex Police - Selsey Manhood Police Station | 280 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seal Bay Resort, Selsey Cashzone | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 250 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 250 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 770 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 5.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
52 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| East Beach | Beach | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Selsey Bill | Headland | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Inner Owers | Beach | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Ferry Pool Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Bird Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Keynor Copse | Wood | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 37 | 39 |
2 of the street's 39 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Chichester: see them on the Chichester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medmerry Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Academy, Selsey | Secondary | 11–16 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Seal Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Lodge Care Home PO20 0LS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Saint Wilfrid | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Sunday Lunch Club | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| The Coastyard PO20 0LX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 270 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Selsey Community Emporium PO20 0AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2024 |
| The Victory Club PO20 0RB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| The Old Malthouse Care Home PO20 0RB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Nov 2025 |
| A&R Sales Ltd PO20 0FJ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor - Lapwing Court PO20 0AX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Ian Francis And Sons PO20 0NS | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Prettys Newsagents PO20 0NS | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Nice Plaice PO20 0NS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Enticotts PO20 0NS | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Jabir Indian Takeaway PO20 0NS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| T And T FRUITS PO20 0NS | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Denshare Road (14); On or near Manor Road (9); On or near Allandale Close (4); On or near Manor Farm Court (3); On or near Manor Farm Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 21% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PO20 0SQ: 28 addresses
- PO20 0TQ: 9 addresses
- PO20 0SG: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
- PO20 0TG: 1 address of 2 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Kings Court · Allandale Close · Manor Farm Court · Denshare Road · Denny's Close · The Willows · Church Road · Mountwood Road · Manor Farm Court · Wellington Gardens · Beach Road · Robin's Close
All the streets in PO20 and across Chichester.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.