Spitalfield Lane is in Chichester and in Chichester district. PO19 6SG is located in the Chichester East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chichester. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, PO19 6SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO19 6SQ, PO19 6TU, PO19 6SD, PO19 7NB, PO19 6SP, PO19 7NA, PO19 7WS, PO19 6SR, PO19 6SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO19 6SG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 6SG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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 | 45.6% | 51% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 29.7% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 10% | 6.5% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 42.4% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35.4% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 14.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 7.3% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 16.6% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 6% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 20% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 38.1% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.1% | 87.2% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 78.3% 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 | 87.6% | 78.3% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 10% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 7.2% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 78.5% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 8.3% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 6.9% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1.7% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spitalfield Lane was 128.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.2% lower than the Chichester Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spitalfield Lane has the 40th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Chichester Central and the 63rd highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-10-23 | £277,417 |
| 67 Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2022-07-06 | £386,389 |
| 47 Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2022-01-14 | £272,581 |
| 67 Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,950 | 2019-04-15 | £274,724 |
| 77A Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2019-03-06 | £545,697 |
PO19 6SG 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.
The percentage of student residents living in PO19 6SG 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfield Primary Academy St James Road , Chichester PO19 7HA | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's CofE Junior School Orchard Street , PO19 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's Infant School Orchard Gardens , PO19 1DG | - not rated | 919 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jessie Younghusband Primary School Woodlands Lane , PO19 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Cawley Road , PO19 1XB | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester High School Kingsham Road , PO19 8EB | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Luffa School, Chichester Westgate , PO19 3HP | 4out of 4 | 2,054 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 | 1,511 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 | 2,357 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chichester Bishop Otter College , College Lane PO19 6PE | - not rated | 310 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School Woodlands Lane , PO19 5PA | 4out of 4 | 986 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prebendal School 52-55 West Street , PO19 1RT | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordwater School, Chichester Summersdale Road , PO19 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chichester High Schools Sixth Form Kingsham Road , PO19 8AE | - not rated | 1,434 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Orders | Chichester Medical Education Centre, St Richards Hospital | 288 yd | |
| Spice Of Life Restaurant | St Richards Hospital, Spitalfield Lane | 288 yd | |
| Costa | St Richards Hospital, Spitalfield Lane | 288 yd | |
| Curry House | 78 St Pancras, Chichester | 353 yd | |
| Chichester City Football Club | Oaklands Park, Oaklands Way | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zee Bar | Student Union Building, Bishop Otter Campus | 440 yd | |
| New Park Sports And Social Club | New Park Community Association, New Park Centre | 511 yd | |
| The Nags Head | 3 St Pancras, Chichester | 623 yd | |
| The Park Tavern | 11 Priory Road, Chichester | 646 yd | |
| The George And Dragon | 51 North Street, Chichester | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 11 Chinese Kitchen | 11 Adelaide Road, Chichester | 96 yd | |
| Fish And Chips | 10 Adelaide Road, Chichester | 96 yd | |
| Andy's Fish Bar | Andys Fish Bar, 78A St Pancras | 353 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 42 The Hornet, Chichester | 689 yd | |
| Papa John's | 36 The Hornet, Chichester | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | Spitalfield Lane, Chichester | 297 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 16 - 18 East Street, Chichester | 796 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 21 - 22 North Street, Chichester | 852 yd | |
| Iceland | 55 South Street, Chichester | 1,074 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit A1, Barnfield Drive | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chichester Racquets And Fitness Club OAKLANDS PARK | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 374 yd |
| New Park Road New Park Road | grass pitches | 401 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 | 474 yd |
| Priory Park Rec Ground Priory Lane | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Chichester City Fc (Closed) Church Road | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Oaklands Park Oaklands Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 871 yd |
| Central C Of E Academy ORCHARD STREET | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| Florence Park Recreation Ground Pound Farm Road | grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 87.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.6% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.