Petts Close Selsey, Chichester
35 addresses across 2 postcodes (PO20), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 7202973.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £210,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (C: 27).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bognor Regis, about 9.1 km (5.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 6 to 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 35 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Selsey Medical Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 68 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £303,500 | £303,500 | £303,500 |
| 2014 | 2 | £207,500 | £175,000 | £240,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £169,000 | £165,000 | £173,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £165,000 | £162,000 | £172,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £167,225 | £154,500 | £179,950 |
| 2004 | 1 | £202,000 | £202,000 | £202,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | 2 PO20 0FB | Terraced | £260,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Apr 2020 | 2 PO20 0FB | Terraced | £210,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2018 | 34 PO20 0FB | Detached | £303,500 | |
| 1 May 2014 | 1 PO20 0FB | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2014 | 34 PO20 0FB | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2012 | 6 PO20 0FB | Terraced | £168,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2007 | 1 PO20 0FB | Terraced | £173,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2007 | 2 PO20 0FB | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2006 | 5 PO20 0FB | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2006 | 6 PO20 0FB | Terraced | £162,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2006 | 4 PO20 0FB | Terraced | £172,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2005 | 2 PO20 0FB | Terraced | £154,500 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 2005 | 3 PO20 0FB | Terraced | £179,950 | New build. |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 34 PO20 0FB | Detached | £202,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (15); House, end-terrace (7); Flat (4). Built: 2003-2006 (26); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (20); owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
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.
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 35 addresses are between 6 m and 7 m above sea level (7 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO20 0FB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO20 0FG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bognor Regis 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) |
| Chichester 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Fishbourne (Sussex) 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.2 km (7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Golf Links Lane Selsey | 100 m |
| Ferry terminal | West Itchenor Ferry Landing | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest East Street Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 46.7 km (29 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 61.8 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Selsey Medical Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Selsey Community Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Selsey Dental Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital Cdc | 9.6 km (6 miles) |
| Police station | Sussex Police - Selsey Manhood Police Station | 350 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seal Bay Resort, Selsey Cashzone | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 110 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 130 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 770 m² | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
30 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| East Beach | Beach | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Inner Owers | Beach | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Selsey Bill | Headland | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Ferry Pool Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Bird Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Keynor Copse | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 35 |
1 of the street's 35 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Academy, Selsey | Secondary | 11–16 | 740 m (0.5 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 |
| Medmerry Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Seal Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pink Cottage Day Nursery PO20 0NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| A&R Sales Ltd PO20 0FJ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Tasty Bites PO20 0FR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Costa Coffee PO20 0FR | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Selsey Community Emporium PO20 0AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Links Restaurant And Bar PO20 9DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Asda PO20 0FR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| The Coastyard PO20 0LX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hunnisett Close (23); On or near Harding Close (14); On or near Millington Drive (10); On or near Petts Close (9); On or near Robinson Close (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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
Nearby streets
Millington Drive · Harding Close · Fidler Close · Hunnisett Close · Robinson Close · Upways Close · Chichester Road · Ellis Square · B2145 · Munday Road · Eclipse Drive · Munday Road
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.