The Real Cost of Buying a First Home in Selsey
A first purchase at the £400,000 Selsey average needs about £48,300 in cash, made up of £40,000 deposit, £5,000 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
The introduction costs you nothing. If you go ahead, we may be paid a fee by the firm we introduce you to. There is no obligation.
A first purchase at the £400,000 Selsey average needs about £48,300 in cash, made up of £40,000 deposit, £5,000 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
Every pound you need before completion in Selsey
On the local average the deposit is £40,000, stamp duty is £5,000 and fees are near £3,300. Total cash needed is about £48,300.
First time buyer relief saves you £5,000 against the standard charge of £10,000 at this price. Rates are those in force from April 2025. Confirm the current position on gov.uk before you exchange.
Where the upfront cash goes
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Selsey.
What you can borrow against local incomes
What the first year actually costs
Band D council tax in West Sussex is £2,524 a year, which is £210 a month. Add energy, water, insurance and maintenance.
Protection belongs in the same budget. If the mortgage depends on two incomes, it depends on both people staying well enough to earn. That is the part of the purchase we advise on directly.
Average prices sit below the £500,000 relief ceiling, so most first purchases here still qualify. Check your own price against the threshold.
The Selsey detail first buyers ask about
The schools families ask about here are Medmerry Primary School, Seal Primary Academy, Secondary (Chichester), Sixth form & college (Chichester) and Independent schools (Chichester). 2 local schools were rated Good or Outstanding overall at their most recent graded Ofsted inspection. Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Selsey to Chichester takes about 20 to 30 min drive.
By price, Selsey ranks 29 of the 33 West Sussex locations we cover, at £400,000 against a county average of £486,515. Band D council tax here is £2,524, against an average of £2,488 across the towns we cover in the county.
What your money buys in Selsey
Selsey is an affordable, friendly seaside town at the tip of the peninsula.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Selsey property and area guide.
| Budget | What it buys here |
|---|---|
| Around £220,000 to £320,000 | A bungalow, flat or smaller coastal home, the more accessible way into the town, popular with downsizers and first-time buyers. |
| Around £320,000 to £480,000 | A terraced, semi-detached or family home, or a newer estate house, the heart of the Selsey market. |
| £480,000 and above | A detached or sea-view home, the top of the local market, with the finest coastal properties beyond. |
- An affordable, friendly seaside town
- Selsey Bill, the beaches & the fishing heritage
- The wild Medmerry RSPB reserve
- Chichester & its mainline station within reach
- Popular with retirees, families & second-homers
- No railway station (nearest Chichester)
- Coastal erosion & tidal flood risk on the peninsula
- Single-road (B2145) access, busy in summer
- Flood risk can affect insurance & lending
- Secondary pupils travel to Chichester
Selsey is known locally for Selsey Bill & the coast, and Medmerry RSPB reserve. The low headland at the tip of the peninsula, the most southerly point of West Sussex, with long beaches on either side; the defining feature of the town.
Practical detail for Selsey: the PO20 postcode district, no station, nearest Chichester (~7 to 8mi) for London Victoria trains and nearest A and E is St Richard's Hospital, Chichester (~7 to 8mi), verify with NHS.
Selsey at a glance
| Upfront cost | Selsey figure |
|---|---|
| Average price | £400,000 |
| Deposit at 10% | £40,000 |
| Stamp duty, first time buyer | £5,000 |
| Stamp duty, standard rate | £10,000 |
| Legal, survey and moving | £3,300 |
| Total cash needed | £48,300 |
| Monthly repayment illustration | £2,105 |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Selsey
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Total cash of about £48,300, not just the deposit
- Your stamp duty position confirmed on gov.uk
- A first year running cost budget including £2,524 council tax
- Income protection quoted before completion, not after
The introduction costs you nothing. If you go ahead, we may be paid a fee by the firm we introduce you to. There is no obligation.
Check broadband before you make an offer in Selsey
Broadband speeds can vary street by street in Selsey, so check the exact address before you commit. Ofcom's free checker shows which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available at any UK property.
We can introduce you to a specialist who can combine your mobile, broadband and utilities into one bill. There's no fee for the introduction.
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