PO19 1BS is an active urban area on Providence Place, 0.2km from Chichester in Chichester. Administratively it sits within Chichester Central ward and the Chichester constituency.
Day-to-day life in PO19 1BS has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are high (207 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO19 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00160582 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PROVIDENCE PLACE, PO19 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROVIDENCE PLACE, PO19 1BS.
209
50
£ 43,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO19 1BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
PO19 1BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £180k. Property prices are trending up 9.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO19 1BS. The average age is 50.5. 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
£ 180,000
28 sales · Mean £ 171,885
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PO19 1BS are high at 207 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
Parklands Community Primary School
Jessie Younghusband Primary School
St Anthony's School
Chichester High School
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Hornet Convenience Store0.9 km
- Bill's0.2 km
- Blacks0.2 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- Good News0.2 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Curry House0.9 km
- Café Paradiso0.2 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- Caper And Berry0.6 km
- + 72 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Andy's Fish Bar0.9 km
- L A Fish0.9 km
- Lunch Box0.3 km
- Splits Bakery0.2 km
- Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Chichester Harbour Hotel0.2 km
- Travelodge0.1 km
- East Walls Hotel0.4 km
- Orchard B And B0.3 km
- Chichester Premier Inn1.0 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 Dragon0.2 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer0.1 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chichester0.7 km
- Fishbourne (Sussex)2.5 km
- Bosham4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Chapel Street0.0 km
- Cathedral0.1 km
- Cathedral0.2 km
- Cathedral0.2 km
- Cathedral0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO191BS · Data under Open Government Licence