Commonside is in Emsworth and in Chichester district. PO10 8TU is located in the Westbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chichester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Commonside, Emsworth, PO10 8TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO10 8TL, PO10 8SS, PO10 8TP, PO10 8TA, PO10 8TS, PO10 8FT, PO10 8TR, PO10 8SX, PO10 8SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO10 8TU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 22% | 29% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 47.5% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 13.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 8.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 46.6% | 43.1% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 38.8% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.7% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 26.3% | 16.5% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 6.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 18.8% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 34.1% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.5% | 99.3% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 95.4% | 97% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 97.3% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commonside was 46.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.4% lower than the Lavant average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Commonside has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Lavant and the 220th highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Commonside, Emsworth, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-02-11 | £460,185 |
| 16 Commonside, Emsworth, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2020-01-24 | £435,606 |
| Leigh Cottage, 18 Commonside, Emsworth, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2014-03-27 | £543,129 |
| 11 Commonside, Emsworth, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2012-02-24 | £477,917 |
| 11 Commonside, Emsworth, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2002-06-14 | £309,126 |
PO10 8TU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PO10 8TU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PO10 8TU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Primary School River Street , Westbourne PO10 8TG | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Controlled Primary School Bellevue Lane , PO10 7PX | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emsworth Primary School Victoria Road , PO10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbourne Infant School New Road , Southbourne PO10 8JX | 3out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbourne Junior School New Road , Southbourne PO10 8JX | 3out of 4 | 3,048 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 | 2,262 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant Academy Wakefords Way , PO9 5JD | 3out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warblington School Southleigh Road , PO9 2RR | 3out of 4 | 3,651 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,264 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Cottage | East Street, Westbourne | 637 yd | |
| Westbourne Café | Units 3 And 4, 7 The Square | 692 yd | |
| Tanique | Tanique Hair And Beauty, 2 The Grove | 748 yd | |
| The Parish Hall | St John The Baptist Church, Westbourne Road | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers Inn | Commonside, Westbourne | 122 yd | |
| Stags Head | The Square, Westbourne | 692 yd | |
| White Horse | The Square, Westbourne | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whistlers Fish And Chips | 1 The Grove, Westbourne | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | The Square, Westbourne | 692 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Primary School RIVER STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 271 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 | 36.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.