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Area guide · Chichester

Living in Selsey

A snapshot of life in Selsey, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Selsey is a village in Chichester, South East with a population of 10,740. The average house price is £375,219 and the overall crime rate is 87.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Selsey ranks

Population

10,740

Avg House Price

£375,219

Crime Rate

87.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

297 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,515

Median Age

49.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Selsey's detached homes (£477,377) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£155,164).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Selsey prices have risen 36% over the last 9 years (£276,468 → £375,219).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£477,377	£410,000	71
Semi-Detached	£335,996	£320,000	60
Terraced	£283,904	£287,500	26
Flat	£155,164	£148,800	11

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Selsey is 87.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Selsey: violent crime (36% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Medmerry Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Seal Primary Academy	Primary	Good
The Academy, Selsey	Secondary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Selsey averages 297 Mbps — 197% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Selsey homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.3
% Rated C or Above	58.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,278

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,740
Median Age	49.8
Median Household Income	£28,515
Employment Rate	53.1%
Owner Occupied	68.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Selsey?

The average house price in Selsey is £375,219 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Selsey?

The most affordable entry point in Selsey is a flat, with an average price of £155,164.

Is Selsey a safe place to live?

Selsey has a recorded crime rate of 87.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Selsey?

Selsey has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Selsey?

Average broadband download speeds in Selsey are around 297 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.1% of premises.

How big is Selsey?

Selsey is a settlement in Chichester with a population of approximately 10,740.

Most compared with

How does Selsey stack up against its neighbours?

Arundel

Selsey

House price: £531,358 · £375,219
Crime rate: 72.2 · 87.1
Distance: 13.1 mi

Barnham (Arun)

Selsey

House price: £433,494 · £375,219
Crime rate: 27 · 87.1
Distance: 9.4 mi

Bembridge

Selsey

House price: £422,990 · £375,219
Crime rate: 76 · 87.1
Distance: 13.3 mi

Bognor Regis

Selsey

House price: £348,998 · £375,219
Crime rate: 71.8 · 87.1
Distance: 6.2 mi

Chichester

Selsey

House price: £550,043 · £375,219
Crime rate: 61.9 · 87.1
Distance: 7.2 mi

East Wittering

Selsey

House price: £737,460 · £375,219
Crime rate: 61.7 · 87.1
Distance: 4.0 mi

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