York Chase is in Chichester and in Chichester district. PO19 5DY is located in the Chichester West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chichester. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about York Chase, Chichester, PO19 5DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO19 5DT, PO19 5RL, PO19 5DU, PO19 5DZ, PO19 6BQ, PO19 5RJ, PO19 5DS, PO19 5DW, PO19 6BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO19 5DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 51.6% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 52% | 48.4% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 PO19 5DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% 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 | 16.6% | 17.4% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.1% | 62.4% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 47.4% | 52.7% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 35.1% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around PO19 5DY this area, 5.6% 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 58.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 2.1% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 11.5% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 16.4% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.7% | 58.5% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 24.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.8% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 93.9% | 91.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 91.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 76.7% | 17.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Chase was 42.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.3% higher than the Chichester North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
York Chase has the 13th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Chichester North and the 211th lowest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 York Chase, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2019-08-22 | £705,315 |
| 3 York Chase, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2018-10-26 | £569,499 |
| 2 York Chase, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2018-07-17 | £572,195 |
| 1 York Chase, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2016-02-19 | £556,826 |
| 3 York Chase, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £478,000 | 2016-01-29 | £599,673 |
PO19 5DY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
PO19 5DY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 PO19 5DY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 141 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Nursery School St James Road , PO19 7AB | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Younghusband Primary School Woodlands Lane , PO19 5PA | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's Infant School Orchard Gardens , PO19 1DG | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's CofE Junior School Orchard Street , PO19 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Community Primary School Durnford Close , PO19 3AG | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavant CofE Primary School West Stoke Road , Lavant PO18 0BW | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Luffa School, Chichester Westgate , PO19 3HP | 4out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chichester High School Kingsham Road , PO19 8EB | 3out of 4 | 2,859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester College Group Westgate Fields , PO19 1SB | - not rated | 2,134 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Free School Hunston Road , PO20 1NP | 3out of 4 | 3,750 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordwater School, Chichester Summersdale Road , PO19 6PP | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School Woodlands Lane , PO19 5PA | 4out of 4 | 787 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Chichester Bishop Otter College , College Lane PO19 6PE | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prebendal School 52-55 West Street , PO19 1RT | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chichester High Schools Sixth Form Kingsham Road , PO19 8AE | - not rated | 2,685 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graylingwell Chapel | Blomfield Drive, Chichester | 589 yd | |
| Oaklands Pavilion | Oaklands Park, Wellington Road | 591 yd | |
| The Coffee Spot At The Pavilion | The Pavillion, Connolly Way | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Baptist Church Lunch Club | Chichester Baptist Church, 124 Sherborne Road | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roussillon Barracks (Closed) Cassells Road | grass pitches | 236 yd |
| Fordwater School SUMMERSDALE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 590 yd |
| Jessie Younghusband Primary School WOODLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Oaklands Park Oaklands Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 678 yd |
| St Anthony'S School WOODLANDS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 727 yd |
| University Of Chichester (Bishop Otter Campus) BISHOP OTTER CAMPUS BISHOP OTTER CAMPUS COLLEGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 1,086 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.