Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

PO19 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO19 1BE.

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Population

588

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

24%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO19 1BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

PO19 1BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

PO19 1BE is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Somerstown 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00160563 (shared with 36 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 1BE. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

24%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around PO19 1BE is above average at 94 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 behaviour123
Shoplifting104
Violence and sexual offences85
Public order51
Criminal damage and arson30

school Local Schools

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St. Joseph's Infant School

Good77 pupils0.3 km
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St. Joseph's CofE Junior School

Good161 pupils0.3 km
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Jessie Younghusband Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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St Anthony's School

Outstanding224 pupils0.7 km
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Parklands Community Primary School

Good426 pupils0.7 km
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St Richard's Catholic Primary School

Good316 pupils0.9 km
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Chichester Nursery School

Good133 pupils1.1 km
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Portfield Primary Academy

Good228 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Friends Shop0.8 km
  • Hornet Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Swanfield Park Community Centre1.0 km
  • WHSmith0.8 km
  • Bill's0.4 km
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

73 nearby
  • Costa0.8 km
  • Curry House0.8 km
  • Doctors Orders0.8 km
  • Spice Of Life Restaurant0.8 km
  • Café Paradiso0.1 km
  • + 68 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Andy's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • L A Fish0.9 km
  • Lunch Box0.5 km
  • Splits Bakery0.4 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.7 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Chichester Harbour Hotel0.1 km
  • Travelodge0.3 km
  • East Walls Hotel0.4 km
  • Orchard B And B0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Bell Inn0.2 km
  • Chichester City Club0.5 km
  • J D Wetherspoon0.4 km
  • The Escapist0.3 km
  • The George And Dragon0.1 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chichester1.0 km
  • Fishbourne (Sussex)2.6 km
  • Bosham4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Orchard Avenue0.1 km
  • Franklin Place0.1 km
  • Franklin Place0.1 km
  • North Street0.1 km
  • The Bell Inn0.2 km