PO19 1DS is an active urban area on South Street, 0.2km from Chichester in Chichester. Administratively it sits within Chichester Central 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 traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (311 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 69.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO19 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00160587 (shared with 133 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH STREET, PO19 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, PO19 1DS.
368
48
£ 43,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO19 1DS 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.
Area Character
PO19 1DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 43% 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 £245k. Property prices are trending up 69.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO19 1DS. The average age is 47.6. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 235,000
11 sales · Mean £ 243,090
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PO19 1DS are high at 311 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 Richard's Catholic Primary School
St. Joseph's CofE Junior School
Chichester High School
St. Joseph's Infant School
Parklands Community Primary School
Kingsham Primary School
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester
Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Hornet Convenience Store0.8 km
- Bill's0.3 km
- Blacks0.2 km
- Card Factory0.2 km
- Good News0.3 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Curry House1.0 km
- Mr Jack Potato1.0 km
- Muchos Nachos At The Crown1.0 km
- Café Paradiso0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.2 km
- + 75 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Andy's Fish Bar1.0 km
- L A Fish0.8 km
- Lunch Box0.1 km
- Splits Bakery0.3 km
- Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Chichester Harbour Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- East Walls Hotel0.4 km
- Orchard B And B0.7 km
- Chichester Premier Inn0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Bell Inn0.8 km
- Chichester City Club0.1 km
- J D Wetherspoon0.2 km
- The Escapist0.4 km
- The George And Dragon0.6 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.0 km
- Marks And Spencer0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer0.3 km
- Tesco0.0 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chichester0.4 km
- Fishbourne (Sussex)2.6 km
- Bosham4.8 km
Bus Stops
- South Street0.0 km
- South Street0.1 km
- Cathedral0.2 km
- Cathedral0.2 km
- Cathedral0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO191DS · Data under Open Government Licence