Key indicators for buyers
The PO20 market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-12.8%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 14.5x in 2021 to 12.3x today. Rising rents (£1,316/mo, +3.5%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Chichester area
A home in Chichester costs 12.3x the local median salary — very stretched, improving from a peak of 14.5x in 2021.
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Chichester area
Average monthly rent in Chichester is £1,316, up 3.5% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Chichester price of £469,381 with a 25% deposit (£117k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,852 per month.
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses PO20 avg. price with Chichester rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,852) are £536 more than renting (£1,316). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £117k — it would take around 17 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
PUNCHES CORNER, PUNCHES LANE, SOUTH MUNDHAM PO20 1NA | Detached | £895,000 | 28 Jan 2026 |
4, CHARLMEAD, EAST WITTERING PO20 8DN | Detached | £965,000 | 28 Jan 2026 |
12, NEWELL CRESCENT, EASTERGATE PO20 3AW | Detached | £352,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
12, HALL COTTAGES, BARNHAM ROAD, EASTERGATE PO20 3RS | Semi-detached | £435,000 | 21 Jan 2026 |
10, JODRELL PLACE, SELSEY PO20 0FQ | Semi-detached | £300,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
ROSE COTTAGE TOO, ITCHENOR GREEN, ITCHENOR PO20 7DA | Semi-detached | £625,000 | 15 Jan 2026 |
CEDARS COTTAGE, TANGMERE ROAD, TANGMERE |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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The average property in PO20 sold for £469,381 in 2026, with a median of £400,000 across 21 transactions. Prices fell 12.8% compared to the previous year.
| Detached |
| £510,000 |
| 14 Jan 2026 |
5, KIMBRIDGE PARK, EAST WITTERING PO20 8RE | Semi-detached | £180,000 | 14 Jan 2026 |
9, SUMMER CLOSE, ALDINGBOURNE PO20 3BB | Detached | £630,000 | 14 Jan 2026 |
5, KIMBRIDGE PARK, EAST WITTERING PO20 8RE | Semi-detached | £182,000 | 14 Jan 2026 |
6, ACACIA VILLAS, HUNSTON PO20 1NZ | Semi-detached | £385,000 | 13 Jan 2026 |
8, SEA GROVE, SELSEY PO20 9HT | Detached | £400,000 | 12 Jan 2026 |
32, MEADOW WAY, WESTERGATE PO20 3QT | Detached | £342,000 | 12 Jan 2026 |
46, OAKFIELD AVENUE, EAST WITTERING PO20 8BT | Semi-detached | £550,000 | 12 Jan 2026 |
45, SEAL ROAD, SELSEY PO20 0HU | Detached | £780,000 | 8 Jan 2026 |
19, URSULA AVENUE, SELSEY PO20 0HT | Detached | £580,000 | 8 Jan 2026 |
3, MALDEN WAY, SELSEY PO20 0RW | Semi-detached | £325,000 | 8 Jan 2026 |
2, BIRCH CLOSE, BRACKLESHAM BAY PO20 8FS | Semi-detached | £321,000 | 8 Jan 2026 |
24, WOODLAND ROAD, SELSEY PO20 0AL | Detached | £390,000 | 8 Jan 2026 |
46, CHURCHWOOD DRIVE, TANGMERE PO20 2GS | Terraced | £220,000 | 7 Jan 2026 |
The most recent recorded sale in PO20 was a detached property on Punches Lane for £895,000 in January 2026. Across the last 20 sales, the median price was £400,000.