Postcode Analysis Chichester, South East

ST MARTINS STREET, PO19 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARTINS STREET, PO19 1AF.

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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 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.

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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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

£ 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.

Anti-social behaviour255
Shoplifting209
Violence and sexual offences181
Public order106
Criminal damage and arson83

school Local Schools

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St. Joseph's CofE Junior School

Good161 pupils0.5 km
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St. Joseph's Infant School

Good77 pupils0.5 km
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St Richard's Catholic Primary School

Good316 pupils0.5 km
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Chichester High School

Good1354 pupils0.9 km
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Parklands Community Primary School

Good426 pupils0.9 km
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Chichester Nursery School

Good133 pupils0.9 km
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Portfield Primary Academy

Good228 pupils1.0 km
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St Anthony's School

Outstanding224 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
fastfood

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

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
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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