| Coordinates: | 50.904, -0.702 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 91 12 |
| Dialling code: | 01243 (Chichester) |
East Dean is a small rural parish in the district of Chichester, in West Sussex, England. Nestled on the edge of the rolling chalk of the South Downs National Park, it consists of a compact village of traditional flint and brick cottages, a medieval parish church and surrounding farmland, with quiet lanes and public footpaths linking it to the cathedral city of Chichester and the nearby coast.
The local economy remains largely agricultural, supplemented by a handful of small businesses and commuters who work in nearby towns. The social life is typical of a South Downs community: a strong village spirit with local events and a village hall, a mix of long-standing farming families alongside newer residents and retirees, and active interest in conserving the parish’s historic and natural character.
Postcode districts covering East Dean
Most populated places nearby
- Portsmouth 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Worthing 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Guildford 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Gosport 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Waterlooville 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Bognor Regis 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Aldershot 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Littlehampton 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Fareham 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Horsham 20.2 miles32.6 km
- Havant 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Farnham 21.1 miles34 km
Neighbouring places
- Upwaltham Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Goodwood Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Eartham Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Singleton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Boxgrove Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- West Dean Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Graffham Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Tangmere Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Fontwell Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- East Lavington Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Cocking Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Lavant Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
Example postcodes in East Dean
PO18 0JQ, PO18 0JB, PO18 0JD, PO18 0JH, PO18 0QE, PO18 0JF, PO18 0JE, PO18 0JG, PO18 0JA … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 28.7 miles46.1 km
- Southampton Airport 28.7 miles46.2 km
- Barnham Railway Station 5.7 miles9.3 km
- Chichester Railway Station 6.1 miles9.8 km
Hotels near East Dean Ad
- The White Horse 5 5.4 miles8.7 km
- West Dean College 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Goodwood Hotel 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Halfway Bridge 5 6 miles9.7 km
- House Arundel 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Spread Eagle Hotel and Spa 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Pig in the South Downs - West Sussex 3 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Purchases Restaurant & Accommodation 4 5.6 miles9.1 km
- The Welldiggers Arms 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
- The Swan Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.8 km
Local points of interest
- Goodwood Racecourse Recreation 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Goodwood Race Course Recreation 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Goodwood House Estate 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Fontwell Park Racecourse Recreation 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Flight Pond Wood Forest 8 miles12.9 km
- South Downs Hill 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Climping Beach Beach 9.2 miles14.9 km
- The Mens Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Jungle Wood Forest 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Cairn Wood Forest 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Borden Wood Forest 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Parham House Estate 9.5 miles15.4 km