Penny Acre is in Chichester and in Chichester district. PO19 6DY is located in the Chichester North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chichester. This postcode has been in use since 2015-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penny Acre, Chichester, PO19 6DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO19 6DD, PO19 6DA, PO19 6DB, PO19 6BZ, PO19 6EA, PO19 6EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO19 6DY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 52.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 47.8% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 66.4% | 41.2% | -25.2% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 37.7% | 10.0% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4% | 14.1% | 10.1% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 5% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.4%) 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 | 62.1% | 56.7% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 35.7% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 4% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 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 PO19 6DY this area, 6.6% 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 64%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 0.5% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 12.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 33.9% | 15.2% | -18.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 64% | 28.0% | 33.8% | 30.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 0.9% | -4.0% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 82.4% | 92.4% | 10.0% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 81.2% | 80.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 4% | 8.6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 78.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 11.9% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penny Acre was 105.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.3% lower than the Chichester Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Penny Acre has the 43rd highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Chichester Central and the 80th highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Penny Acre, Chichester, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-11-21 | £209,839 |
| 4 Penny Acre, Chichester, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2024-02-23 | £351,759 |
| 30 Penny Acre, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2023-07-13 | £516,882 |
| 35 Penny Acre, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-06-02 | £504,708 |
| 9 Penny Acre, Chichester, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £426,000 | 2022-10-05 | £387,644 |
PO19 6DY 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 6DY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 88 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Nursery School St James Road , PO19 7AB | 3out of 4 | 1,518 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 | 884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's Infant School Orchard Gardens , PO19 1DG | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's CofE Junior School Orchard Street , PO19 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portfield Primary Academy St James Road , Chichester PO19 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Community Primary School Durnford Close , PO19 3AG | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Community 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 | 2,308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chichester High School Kingsham Road , PO19 8EB | 3out of 4 | 2,429 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 | 2,080 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 | 3,212 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 | 282 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Chichester Bishop Otter College , College Lane PO19 6PE | - not rated | 620 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School Woodlands Lane , PO19 5PA | 4out of 4 | 898 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prebendal School 52-55 West Street , PO19 1RT | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chichester High Schools Sixth Form Kingsham Road , PO19 8AE | - not rated | 2,258 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Spot At The Pavilion | The Pavillion, Connolly Way | 129 yd | |
| Graylingwell Chapel | Blomfield Drive, Chichester | 388 yd | |
| Oaklands Pavilion | Oaklands Park, Wellington Road | 487 yd | |
| Spice Of Life Restaurant | St Richards Hospital, Spitalfield Lane | 680 yd | |
| Costa | St Richards Hospital, Spitalfield Lane | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zee Bar | Student Union Building, Bishop Otter Campus | 585 yd | |
| Bell Inn | 3 Broyle Road, Chichester | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 11 Chinese Kitchen | 11 Adelaide Road, Chichester | 952 yd | |
| Fish And Chips | 10 Adelaide Road, Chichester | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | Spitalfield Lane, Chichester | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fordwater School SUMMERSDALE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 410 yd |
| Oaklands Park Oaklands Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 472 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 | 601 yd |
| Roussillon Barracks (Closed) Cassells Road | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Chichester Racquets And Fitness Club OAKLANDS PARK | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 945 yd |
| Jessie Younghusband Primary School WOODLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| St Anthony'S School WOODLANDS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 982 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.