Penny Lane is in Emsworth and in Chichester district. PO10 8HE is located in the Southbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chichester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penny Lane, Emsworth, PO10 8HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO10 8EX, PO10 8EY, PO10 8BB, PO10 8HG, PO10 8AY, PO10 8AT, PO10 8DQ, PO10 8AW, PO10 8EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO10 8HE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 49.5% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.5% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.7% | 33.1% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 43.2% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 22.1% | 14.8% | -7.3% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 10% | 4.7% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.7% | 47.4% | 18.7% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 45% | 35.8% | -9.2% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 13.7% | -5.6% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 2.6% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 18% | -13.6% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 11.4% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 9% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 21% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 30.5% | 14.2% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 99.5% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 95.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.5% | 95.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penny Lane was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.2% lower than the Harbour Villages average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penny Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Harbour Villages and the 185th lowest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Penny Lane, Emsworth, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2023-06-20 | £758,716 |
| 30 Penny Lane, Emsworth, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-06-30 | £369,371 |
| 10 Penny Lane, Emsworth, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-02-01 | £459,597 |
| 44 Penny Lane, Emsworth, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-07-26 | £402,654 |
| 6 Penny Lane, Emsworth, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2019-06-25 | £32,673 |
PO10 8HE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbourne Infant School New Road , Southbourne PO10 8JX | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbourne Junior School New Road , Southbourne PO10 8JX | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Controlled Primary School Bellevue Lane , PO10 7PX | 3out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emsworth Primary School Victoria Road , PO10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School River Street , Westbourne PO10 8TG | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Community College Park Road , Southbourne PO10 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warblington School Southleigh Road , PO9 2RR | 3out of 4 | 3,539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant Academy Wakefords Way , PO9 5JD | 3out of 4 | 4,989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood School Washington Road , PO10 7NN | 2out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Emsworth Deck | Emsworth Yacht Harbour, Thorney Road | 788 yd | |
| Driftwood Cafe | 44 High Street | 996 yd | |
| Spice Village | 47 High Street | 1,060 yd | |
| Taste of India | 45 High Street | 1,074 yd | |
| Costa | 10 High Street | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sussex Brewery | 36 Main Road, Southbourne | 555 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | 24 High Street | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Chopsticks | 256 Main Road, Southbourne | 772 yd | |
| New China Takeaway | 42 High Street | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-operative | 261 Main Road, Southbourne | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bourne Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Bourne Community College PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Southbourne Road Recreation Ground PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 957 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.