Worcester Road, Chichester, PO19 5EB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO19 5EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.7%	50.9%	-1.8%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	47.3%	49.1%	1.8%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

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 5EB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 72% 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	21.5%	18.5%	-3.0%	37.9%	-19.4%
Married: Opposite sex	67.9%	72%	4.1%	44.2%	27.8%
Separated	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	3.7%	3.9%	0.2%	9.1%	-5.2%
Widowed	6.9%	5.2%	-1.7%	6.1%	-0.9%

Health

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 (86%) 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	55.4%	50.3%	-5.1%	48.4%	1.9%
Good health	35.2%	35.7%	0.5%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	7.4%	12.6%	5.2%	12.7%	-0.1%
Bad health	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	4.0%	-3.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 5EB this area, 4.8% 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 54.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.9%	4.8%	-4.1%	18.2%	-13.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5.3%	6.1%	0.8%	9.6%	-3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	13.9%	-0.3%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	4.3%	0.6%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	16.1%	3.5%	16.9%	-0.8%
Degree or Similar	52.8%	54.8%	2.0%	33.8%	21.0%
Other	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	96.3%	96.5%	0.2%	81.4%	15.1%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92% 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	95.3%	92%	-3.3%	83.2%	8.8%
European Union	1.3%	2.8%	1.5%	6.1%	-3.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1%	1.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	2.4%	1.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.6%	92%	-2.6%	83.2%	8.8%
10+ Years	1%	7.7%	6.7%	9.8%	-2.1%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.6%	76.7%	13.9%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	7.7%	13.5%	-5.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34%	37.2%	-3.2%
Christian	58.6%	46.2%	12.4%
Jewish	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Worcester Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Worcester Road was 6.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.6% lower than the Chichester North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Worcester Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Chichester North and the 18th lowest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in PO19 5EB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Worcester Road are based on 133 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Chichester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Worcester Road, Chichester, PO19 5EB

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO19 5EB

Average Price
£568,692

Semi-Detached
£594,988

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£563,823

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Worcester Road

Average Price
£551,720

Semi-Detached
£590,078

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£548,262

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Worcester Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
95 Worcester Road, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£623,000	2025-02-03	£590,597
91 Worcester Road, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£545,000	2024-08-07	£520,742
72 Worcester Road, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£610,000	2023-01-16	£589,260
63 Worcester Road, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£725,000	2022-09-09	£672,121
86 Worcester Road, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£535,000	2022-07-11	£522,030

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO19 5EB

Employment

PO19 5EB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5EB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	86
Full-Time Employee	65
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	23
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	2

Employment Industry

Education	22
Human health and social work activities	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Information and communication	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Other	10
Manufacturing	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Construction	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chichester Nursery School St James Road , PO19 7AB	3out of 4	2,383 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Jessie Younghusband Primary School Woodlands Lane , PO19 5PA	3out of 4	634 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St. Joseph's Infant School Orchard Gardens , PO19 1DG	- not rated	1,336 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parklands Community Primary School Durnford Close , PO19 3AG	3out of 4	1,360 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St. Joseph's CofE Junior School Orchard Street , PO19 1DQ	2out of 4	1,433 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Portfield Primary Academy St James Road , Chichester PO19 7HA	3out of 4	2,329 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester Westgate , PO19 3HP	4out of 4	1,692 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chichester High School Kingsham Road , PO19 8EB	3out of 4	2,771 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chichester College Group Westgate Fields , PO19 1SB	- not rated	1,956 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chichester Free School Hunston Road , PO20 1NP	3out of 4	3,684 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Anthony's School Woodlands Lane , PO19 5PA	4out of 4	699 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fordwater School, Chichester Summersdale Road , PO19 6PP	3out of 4	949 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
University of Chichester Bishop Otter College , College Lane PO19 6PE	- not rated	1,296 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Prebendal School 52-55 West Street , PO19 1RT	- not rated	1,792 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chichester High Schools Sixth Form Kingsham Road , PO19 8AE	- not rated	2,599 yd	Sixth form centres	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Oaklands Pavilion	Oaklands Park, Wellington Road		694 yd
Graylingwell Chapel	Blomfield Drive, Chichester		829 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Chichester Baptist Church Lunch Club	Chichester Baptist Church, 124 Sherborne Road		811 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Lighthouse Fish And Chips	1 The Ridgeway, Chichester		1,044 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Southern Co-Operative	Oliver Whitby Road, Chichester		1,078 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Roussillon Barracks (Closed) Cassells Road	grass pitches	488 yd
Jessie Younghusband Primary School WOODLANDS LANE	grass pitches	525 yd
St Anthony'S School WOODLANDS LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	598 yd
Oaklands Park Oaklands Park	grass pitches, tennis courts	764 yd
Fordwater School SUMMERSDALE ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	839 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	94.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	94.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	24.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	55.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.