PO19 1BQ is an active urban area on The Woolstaplers, 0.2km from Chichester in Chichester. Administratively it sits within Chichester Central ward and the Chichester constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO19, PO19 1BQ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 71% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are high (193 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £575k, up 27.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO19 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00160583 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE WOOLSTAPLERS, PO19 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WOOLSTAPLERS, PO19 1BQ.
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56
£ 43,900 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO19 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, PO19 1BQ is established retirement territory. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £575k. Property prices are trending up 27.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO19 1BQ. The average age is 56.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 570,000
22 sales · Mean £ 578,317
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PO19 1BQ are high at 193 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
Parklands Community Primary School
Jessie Younghusband Primary School
St Anthony's School
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester
Chichester High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Hornet Convenience Store0.9 km
- Bill's0.2 km
- Blacks0.2 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Good News0.2 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Curry House1.0 km
- Café Paradiso0.3 km
- Caffe Nero0.4 km
- Caffe Nero0.2 km
- Caper And Berry0.7 km
- + 73 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Andy's Fish Bar1.0 km
- L A Fish0.9 km
- Lunch Box0.3 km
- Splits Bakery0.3 km
- Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Chichester Harbour Hotel0.3 km
- Travelodge0.1 km
- East Walls Hotel0.4 km
- Orchard B And B0.4 km
- Chichester Premier Inn0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Bell Inn0.5 km
- Chichester City Club0.3 km
- J D Wetherspoon0.2 km
- The Escapist0.1 km
- The George And Dragon0.3 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chichester0.7 km
- Fishbourne (Sussex)2.4 km
- Bosham4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Chapel Street0.1 km
- Cathedral0.1 km
- Cathedral0.1 km
- Cathedral0.1 km
- Cathedral0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PO191BQ · Data under Open Government Licence