PO18 0HU is in Charlton, Chichester and Chichester district. PO18 0HU is located in the Goodwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chichester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charlton, Chichester, PO18 0HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO18 0HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 50.2% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 45% | 49.8% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PO18 0HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.7% | 21.9% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 56.8% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 7.8% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 7.3% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55% | 44.2% | -10.8% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 43.3% | 12.8% | 33.6% | 9.7% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 9.8% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around PO18 0HU this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 7.7% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 5.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 16.5% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.5% | 51.5% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 97.2% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 89.5% | 90.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 90.7% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 0.5% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around PO18 0HU was 259.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 541.7% higher than the Chichester North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
PO18 0HU has the 2nd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Chichester North and the 14th highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £385,500 | 2024-01-05 | £380,402 |
| Medowleys, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2023-02-24 | £934,584 |
| 26, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2022-06-10 | £850,281 |
| Meadow Cottage, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2022-03-31 | £878,182 |
| Rest Harrow, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £1,325,000 | 2021-10-19 | £1,353,013 |
PO18 0HU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
PO18 0HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 PO18 0HU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Other | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singleton CofE Primary School Charlton Road , PO18 0HP | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dean CofE Primary School West Dean , PO18 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,295 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Goes Free | East Dean Lane, Charlton | 37 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 5.3% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.