Southbourne has a good range of local amenities including convenience stores, railway station with links to Chichester and London, churches, and doctors surgery, all within easy reach of Kelsey Avenue. Primary and secondary schools also feature in the village with the popular Bourne Community College being within easy walking distance. Further afield Emsworth has specialist shops as well as its quay fronting the head of Chichester harbour where many harbourside walks can be enjoyed. The cathedral city of Chichester is situated approximately 6 miles to the east with its more comprehensive shopping facilities and an excellent variety of bars and restaurants.