Bostock Road, Chichester, PO19 6UL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO19 6UL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	51.3%	1.1%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	49.8%	48.7%	-1.1%	49.0%	-0.3%

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 area around PO19 6UL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.5% 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	66.4%	66.5%	0.1%	37.9%	28.6%
Married: Opposite sex	27.7%	23.8%	-3.9%	44.2%	-20.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	4%	6.3%	2.3%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.8%

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 (87.2%) 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%	51.1%	-11.0%	48.4%	2.7%
Good health	32.2%	36.1%	3.9%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	4%	9.6%	5.6%	12.7%	-3.1%
Bad health	1.4%	2.1%	0.7%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	0.2%	1.1%	0.9%	1.2%	-0.1%

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 6UL this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	3.1%	6.7%	3.6%	18.2%	-11.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.7%	6.7%	-3.0%	9.6%	-2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	12.6%	-0.4%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	1.4%	2.9%	1.5%	5.3%	-2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	33.9%	25.1%	-8.8%	16.9%	8.2%
Degree or Similar	36%	41%	5.0%	33.8%	7.2%
Other	2.8%	5%	2.2%	2.8%	2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.8%	2.2%	0.4%	1.1%	1.1%
Chinese	1%	1.8%	0.8%	0.7%	1.1%
Indian	4.9%	1.4%	-3.5%	3.1%	-1.7%
Other Asian	2.6%	5.1%	2.5%	1.6%	3.5%
Black African	3.2%	1.8%	-1.4%	2.5%	-0.7%
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%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	82.4%	84.5%	2.1%	81.4%	3.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 74.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.2%	74.9%	-6.3%	83.2%	-8.3%
European Union	4%	13.6%	9.6%	6.1%	7.5%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.4%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	4%	3.9%	-0.1%	2.7%	1.2%
Middle East and Asia	7.5%	6.8%	-0.7%	5.6%	1.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	79.4%	74.9%	-4.5%	83.2%	-8.3%
10+ Years	5.3%	7.9%	2.6%	9.8%	-1.9%
5-10 Years	5.3%	9.3%	4.0%	2.9%	6.4%
2-5 Years	4.3%	4.7%	0.4%	2.2%	2.5%
Less than 2 years	5.9%	3.2%	-2.7%	1.9%	1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.2%	76.7%	-1.5%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Portugal	3.2%	0.5%	2.7%
Spain	1.4%	0.4%	1.0%
Poland	3.2%	1.3%	1.9%
Romania	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
South-East Asia	2.5%	0.2%	2.3%
No passport held	6.1%	13.5%	-7.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.8%	37.2%	7.6%
Christian	42.3%	46.2%	-3.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	2.2%	6.5%	-4.3%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	9.7%	6.0%	3.7%

Safety

Is Bostock Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bostock Road was 75.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.1% lower than the Chichester Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bostock Road has the 47th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Chichester Central and the 125th highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,000

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in PO19 6UL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 3/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (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 Bostock Road are based on 66 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 Bostock Road, Chichester, PO19 6UL

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO19 6UL

Average Price
£377,676

Semi-Detached
£361,325

Terraced
£397,649

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£262,394

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bostock Road

Average Price
£392,473

Semi-Detached
£377,507

Terraced
£406,470

Detached
£494,159

Flats/Maisonettes
£250,570

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bostock Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Bostock Road, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£374,200	2024-10-29	£344,705
27 Bostock Road, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£386,000	2022-06-28	£388,402
23 Bostock Road, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£315,000	2020-12-23	£337,252
31 Bostock Road, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£305,000	2020-12-11	£326,545
47 Bostock Road, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2020-07-31	£336,806

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO19 6UL

Employment

PO19 6UL 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 6UL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Student (economically inactive)	44
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	27
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	20
Retired	11
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	4
Other	3

Employment Industry

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

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	1,102 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Portfield Primary Academy St James Road , Chichester PO19 7HA	3out of 4	989 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Jessie Younghusband Primary School Woodlands Lane , PO19 5PA	3out of 4	1,044 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St. Joseph's Infant School Orchard Gardens , PO19 1DG	- not rated	1,270 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St. Joseph's CofE Junior School Orchard Street , PO19 1DQ	2out of 4	1,293 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The March CofE Primary School Claypit Lane , Westhampnett PO18 0NU	3out of 4	1,684 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chichester High School Kingsham Road , PO19 8EB	3out of 4	2,119 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester Westgate , PO19 3HP	4out of 4	2,346 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	1,951 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	2,850 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
University of Chichester Bishop Otter College , College Lane PO19 6PE	- not rated	429 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fordwater School, Chichester Summersdale Road , PO19 6PP	3out of 4	703 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Anthony's School Woodlands Lane , PO19 5PA	4out of 4	1,031 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Prebendal School 52-55 West Street , PO19 1RT	- not rated	1,513 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chichester High Schools Sixth Form Kingsham Road , PO19 8AE	- not rated	1,955 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	Distance
Spice Of Life Restaurant	St Richards Hospital, Spitalfield Lane	278 yd
Costa	St Richards Hospital, Spitalfield Lane	278 yd
Doctors Orders	Chichester Medical Education Centre, St Richards Hospital	278 yd
The Coffee Spot At The Pavilion	The Pavillion, Connolly Way	540 yd
Chichester City Football Club	Oaklands Park, Oaklands Way	715 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Zee Bar	Student Union Building, Bishop Otter Campus	495 yd
Bell Inn	3 Broyle Road, Chichester	931 yd
New Park Sports And Social Club	New Park Community Association, New Park Centre	1,028 yd
The George And Dragon	51 North Street, Chichester	1,060 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
No 11 Chinese Kitchen	11 Adelaide Road, Chichester	613 yd
Fish And Chips	10 Adelaide Road, Chichester	613 yd
Andy's Fish Bar	Andys Fish Bar, 78A St Pancras	797 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Southern Co-Operative	Spitalfield Lane, Chichester	724 yd
Home Bargains	Unit A1, Barnfield Drive	829 yd
The Food Warehouse Iceland	Unit A2, Barnfield Drive	829 yd
Sushi Gourmet	Sainsbury's, Westhampnett Road	940 yd
Sainsbury's	Westhampnett Road, Chichester	940 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
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	535 yd
Oaklands Park Oaklands Park	grass pitches, tennis courts	702 yd
Chichester Racquets And Fitness Club OAKLANDS PARK	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts	755 yd
Chichester City Fc (Closed) Church Road	grass pitches	795 yd
Fordwater School SUMMERSDALE ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	827 yd
Chichester Park Hotel Leisure Club MADGWICK LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	870 yd
New Park Road New Park Road	grass pitches	921 yd
Priory Park Rec Ground Priory Lane	grass pitches	1,010 yd
Roussillon Barracks (Closed) Cassells Road	grass pitches	1,092 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	81.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	81.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	81.3%

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	85.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	145.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PO19 6UL