PO19 1AF is a well-regarded residential area on St Martins Street, 0.1km from Chichester in Chichester. Administratively it sits within Chichester North ward and the Chichester constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (195 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 47.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for PO19 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00160562 (shared with 62 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARTINS STREET, PO19 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARTINS STREET, PO19 1AF.
371
54
£ 44,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO19 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO19 1AF spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £225k. Property prices are trending up 47.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO19 1AF. The average age is 54.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 220,000
5 sales · Mean £ 196,190
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PO19 1AF are high at 195 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St. Joseph's CofE Junior School
St. Joseph's Infant School
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Chichester High School
Parklands Community Primary School
Chichester Nursery School
Portfield Primary Academy
St Anthony's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Friends Shop1.0 km
- Hornet Convenience Store0.6 km
- Swanfield Park Community Centre1.0 km
- The Apuldram Centre Kiosk1.0 km
- WHSmith1.0 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- The Four Chesnuts1.0 km
- Bell Inn0.5 km
- Chichester City Club0.2 km
- J D Wetherspoon0.2 km
- The Escapist0.2 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Costa1.0 km
- Curry House0.7 km
- Doctors Orders1.0 km
- Mr Jack Potato0.8 km
- Spice Of Life Restaurant1.0 km
- + 75 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Andy's Fish Bar0.7 km
- L A Fish0.6 km
- Lunch Box0.2 km
- Splits Bakery0.0 km
- Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Chichester Harbour Hotel0.2 km
- Travelodge0.2 km
- East Walls Hotel0.2 km
- Orchard B And B0.5 km
- Chichester Premier Inn1.0 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer0.1 km
- Marks And Spencer0.1 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chichester0.7 km
- Fishbourne (Sussex)2.7 km
- Bosham4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Little London Car Park0.1 km
- East Street0.2 km
- Chapel Street0.2 km
- Cathedral0.2 km
- Cathedral0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO191AF · Data under Open Government Licence