Somerstown is in Chichester and in Chichester district. PO19 6AJ is located in the Chichester North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chichester. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Somerstown, Chichester, PO19 6AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO19 3BU, PO19 6AL, PO19 3BP, PO19 3DB, PO19 3BS, PO19 3BX, PO19 3DD, PO19 3BN, PO19 6LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO19 6AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 60.3% | 48.6% | -11.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 39.7% | 51.4% | 11.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PO19 6AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.6% | 48.8% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 30.1% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 38% | 51.1% | 13.1% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 44% | 35.7% | -8.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 9.6% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 6AJ this area, 7.4% 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 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 7.4% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 5.3% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 12.8% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24% | 21.8% | -2.2% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.8% | 45.3% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.4% | 84.3% | -13.1% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 77.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 77.9% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 10.7% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 77.9% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10.4% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1.8% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerstown was 72.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.7% lower than the Chichester Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Somerstown has the 44th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Chichester Central and the 135th highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Paulus Court Somerstown, Chichester, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2024-11-15 | £215,562 |
| Flat 6 Paulus Court Somerstown, Chichester, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-07-28 | £203,436 |
| Flat 2 Paulus Court Somerstown, Chichester, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-09-01 | £245,925 |
| Flat 7 Paulus Court Somerstown, Chichester, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-09-16 | £230,000 |
| Flat 2 Paulus Court Somerstown, Chichester, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2018-12-06 | £216,277 |
PO19 6AJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 6AJ 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 student residents living in PO19 6AJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Nursery School St James Road , PO19 7AB | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph's Infant School Orchard Gardens , PO19 1DG | - not rated | 329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jessie Younghusband Primary School Woodlands Lane , PO19 5PA | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's CofE Junior School Orchard Street , PO19 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Community Primary School Durnford Close , PO19 3AG | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Cawley Road , PO19 1XB | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chichester High School Kingsham Road , PO19 8EB | 3out of 4 | 1,757 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 | 1,035 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 | 2,675 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's School Woodlands Lane , PO19 5PA | 4out of 4 | 347 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Chichester Bishop Otter College , College Lane PO19 6PE | - not rated | 724 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prebendal School 52-55 West Street , PO19 1RT | - not rated | 783 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordwater School, Chichester Summersdale Road , PO19 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chichester High Schools Sixth Form Kingsham Road , PO19 8AE | - not rated | 1,586 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caper And Berry | Chichester Festival Theatre, Broyle Road | 376 yd | |
| Caper And Berry | Minerva Theatre, Broyle Road | 376 yd | |
| Café Paradiso | 45 North Street, Chichester | 434 yd | |
| Lotus House Limited | Lotus House Chinese Takeaway, 48 North Street | 435 yd | |
| Fenwicks Cafe | Priory Park, Priory Lane | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Inn | 3 Broyle Road, Chichester | 241 yd | |
| The George And Dragon | 51 North Street, Chichester | 451 yd | |
| Chichester Baptist Church Lunch Club | Chichester Baptist Church, 124 Sherborne Road | 475 yd | |
| The Escapist | 9 Crane Street, Chichester | 578 yd | |
| The Old Cross | 65 North Street, Chichester | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lighthouse Fish And Chips | 1 The Ridgeway, Chichester | 605 yd | |
| Splits Bakery | St Martins House, St Martins Street | 715 yd | |
| Lunch Box | Unit 3, Market Cross House | 843 yd | |
| No 11 Chinese Kitchen | 11 Adelaide Road, Chichester | 929 yd | |
| Fish And Chips | 10 Adelaide Road, Chichester | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | Spitalfield Lane, Chichester | 640 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | Oliver Whitby Road, Chichester | 654 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 21 - 22 North Street, Chichester | 661 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 16 - 18 East Street, Chichester | 838 yd | |
| Iceland | 55 South Street, Chichester | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central C Of E Academy ORCHARD STREET | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| St Anthony'S School WOODLANDS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| Jessie Younghusband Primary School WOODLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Chichester Racquets And Fitness Club OAKLANDS PARK | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 552 yd |
| Priory Park Rec Ground Priory Lane | grass pitches | 573 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 | 592 yd |
| The Prebendal School 52-55 52-55 WEST STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 700 yd |
| Oaklands Park Oaklands Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 706 yd |
| Parklands Community Primary School DURNFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| New Park Road New Park Road | grass pitches | 869 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 | 77.8% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.