Town Pop. 10,533

Living in Selsey: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Selsey scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 34/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 64/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 17 scored places sharing the PO20 postcode district, Selsey ranks 7th. Schools (29) and transport (29) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Selsey in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see PO20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
64
72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 280 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 205 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 93 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Public order 60 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other theft 35 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 91 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Round Piece Lane 61 crimes
  2. 2 Netherton Close 48 crimes
  3. 3 Mayridge 32 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³
78
Green Space 10
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 12

Services

Schools
29
3 schools in area
2Good1Ungraded
  • Medmerry Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Seal Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Academy, SelseySecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsSt Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre11.4 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital13.4 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit14.9 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,481 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
58
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 329 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate45.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.8%Unemployed2.6%Retired40.2%Student2.5%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.2%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary29.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)23%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)4%
Home ownership75.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Chichester · 2026-27
A £1,647
B £1,921
C £2,196
D £2,470
E £3,019
F £3,568
G £4,117
H £4,940
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Bognor Regis 6.2 mi
Chichester 6.8 mi
Fishbourne 7.3 mi
J5 A3(M) 12.5 mi
J5 A3(M) 12.9 mi
J4 A3(M) 13.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £362,500 98
Detached £435,000 48
Semi-detached £327,500 32
Flat / Maisonette £156,900 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£153k £279k £409k £535k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Keynor Estate 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Highleigh 28 2.8 mi away ⇄
Pagham 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Almodington 33 3.4 mi away ⇄
Street End 28 3.7 mi away ⇄
East Wittering 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Birdham 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Shipton Green 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Hunston 40 5.3 mi away ⇄
West Wittering 44 5.6 mi away ⇄
West Itchenor 49 5.6 mi away ⇄
North Mundham 40 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Selsey a nice place to live?

Selsey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Selsey is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Selsey?

Selsey has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 64/100. There were 764 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Selsey?

Among the top-rated schools in Selsey are Medmerry Primary School and Seal Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Selsey in total.

What are house prices like in Selsey?

The current median house price in Selsey is £362,500, around 27% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £435,000, semi-detached £327,500, flat £156,900. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 98 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Selsey in context

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Postcode districts in Selsey

PO20 41 ⇄

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