Selsey Road Sidlesham Common, Chichester
5 addresses across 3 postcodes (PO20), about 580 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 7200346.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £563,500 across 2 sales.
- 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 D; Band D in Chichester costs £2,470 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chichester, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 7 to 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cathedral Medical Group, about 3.8 km (2.4 miles) away.
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | £563,500 | £560,000 | £567,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £775,000 | £775,000 | £775,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £483,750 | £315,000 | £652,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £392,500 | £250,000 | £535,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2025 | HARDINGS FARM PO20 7PU | Other | £1,500,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Aug 2022 | 2, PRICES COTTAGES PO20 7PS | Semi-detached | £560,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2022 | 1, PRICES COTTAGES PO20 7PS | Semi-detached | £567,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2017 | DORMERS PO20 7PU | Detached | £775,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2013 | 2, PRICES COTTAGES PO20 7PS | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2013 | DORMERS PO20 7PU | Detached | £652,500 | |
| 21 Jan 2008 | 2, PRICES COTTAGES PO20 7PS | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2006 | DORMERS PO20 7PU | Detached | £535,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2006 | 1, PRICES COTTAGES PO20 7PS | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 28 Jan 1999 | 2, PRICES COTTAGES PO20 7PS | Detached | £145,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (29% of about 1,800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- HARDINGS FARMHOUSE, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 27 October 2026 to 29 October 2026: PORTSMOUTH WATERWORKS COMPANY, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 26 October 2026 to 28 October 2026: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - emergency works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO20 7PU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO20 7PS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO20 7PY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 7 m and 10 m above sea level (8 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO20 7PS | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PO20 7PU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PO20 7PY | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chichester 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Fishbourne (Sussex) 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bosham 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Green Lane Hunston | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chichester | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | West Itchenor Ferry Landing | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Uphill Way | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 43 km (27 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 57.7 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Cathedral Medical Group | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Chichester Dental Surgery | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Hospital | St Richards Hospital | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Chichester Police | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Rontec - Stockbridge, Kingsham Cashzone | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2.4 ha | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,210 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.0 ha | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,760 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Florence Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Hunston Copse | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Salterns Copse | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Mile Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Copperas Point | Wetland | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Sefter Bottom | Valley | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 5 |
4 of the street's 5 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
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roots Catering PO20 7PS | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (sussex).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 9 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 26 October 2026 to 28 October 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: PORTSMOUTH WATERWORKS COMPANY: Utility repair and maintenance works, 27 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- PO20 7PU: 3 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- PO20 7PS: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
- PO20 7PY: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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.