Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

SHIPPAM STREET, PO19 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIPPAM STREET, PO19 1AY.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PO19 1AY 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.

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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO19 1AY spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £322k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO19 1AY is a well-regarded residential area on Shippam Street, 0.3km 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, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. 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 (153 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £322k. 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00160562 (shared with 62 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO19 1AY. 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

White / British92.0%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 345,000

17 sales · Mean £ 314,705

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near PO19 1AY are high at 153 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.

Anti-social behaviour243
Shoplifting203
Violence and sexual offences152
Public order96
Criminal damage and arson74

school Local Schools

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St Richard's Catholic Primary School

Good316 pupils0.5 km
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St. Joseph's CofE Junior School

Good161 pupils0.6 km
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St. Joseph's Infant School

Good77 pupils0.6 km
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Chichester Nursery School

Good133 pupils0.8 km
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Portfield Primary Academy

Good228 pupils0.8 km
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Chichester High School

Good1354 pupils0.9 km
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Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School

Inadequate47 pupils0.9 km
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Parklands Community Primary School

Good426 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Friends Shop0.9 km
  • Hornet Convenience Store0.4 km
  • OneStop0.8 km
  • Swanfield Park Community Centre0.8 km
  • The Apuldram Centre Kiosk0.8 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • The Four Chesnuts0.8 km
  • Bell Inn0.6 km
  • Chichester City Club0.3 km
  • J D Wetherspoon0.3 km
  • The Escapist0.4 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

74 nearby
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Curry House0.5 km
  • Doctors Orders0.9 km
  • Mr Jack Potato0.6 km
  • Muchos Nachos At The Crown0.9 km
  • + 69 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative0.9 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.2 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Andy's Fish Bar0.5 km
  • L A Fish0.4 km
  • Lunch Box0.3 km
  • Splits Bakery0.2 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.2 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Chichester Harbour Hotel0.4 km
  • Travelodge0.4 km
  • East Walls Hotel0.1 km
  • Orchard B And B0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chichester0.8 km
  • Fishbourne (Sussex)2.9 km
  • Bosham5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • East Street0.1 km
  • Little London Car Park0.1 km
  • The Litten0.1 km
  • Market0.1 km
  • Market0.2 km