Barnfield Drive is in Chichester and in Chichester district. PO19 7AG is located in the Chichester East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chichester. This postcode has been in use since 2004-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barnfield Drive, Chichester, PO19 7AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO19 7AG is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 51% | 46.6% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 49% | 53.4% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 7AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.7% 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 | 51.8% | 56.7% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 29.5% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 9.3% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 44.9% | 38% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 37% | 38% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 16.2% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 21.3% | 19.8% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.5% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 15.8% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.6% | 17.8% | -0.8% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 27.7% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.8% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 86.6% | 80% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 83.2% | 80.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 7% | 5.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 10.6% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 81.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 12.8% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 2.6% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnfield Drive was 475.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.7% higher than the Chichester Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Barnfield Drive has the 6th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Chichester Central and the 6th highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 165.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 123.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit A1 Barnfield Drive, Chichester, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2016-11-04 | £364,972 |
The percentage of student residents living in PO19 7AG 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 56 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Education | 22 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Nursery School St James Road , PO19 7AB | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The March CofE Primary School Claypit Lane , Westhampnett PO18 0NU | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School Rumbolds Close , PO19 7UA | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's Infant School Orchard Gardens , PO19 1DG | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Luffa School, Chichester Westgate , PO19 3HP | 4out of 4 | 3,076 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 | 2,589 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 | 3,046 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 | 1,143 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordwater School, Chichester Summersdale Road , PO19 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne House School Coach Road , Shopwyke PO20 2BH | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School Woodlands Lane , PO19 5PA | 4out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prebendal School 52-55 West Street , PO19 1RT | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | The Barn, Barnfield Drive | 166 yd | |
| McDonald's | Portfield Way, Chichester | 584 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Portfield Way, Chichester | 584 yd | |
| John Lewis At Home | Unit 4, Portfield Way | 700 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa | Dunelm, Unit 1 | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Watersports Centre | Westhampnett Lake, Coach Road(north) | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Fish And Chips | 105A Victoria Road, Chichester | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit A1, Barnfield Drive | 166 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse Iceland | Unit A2, Barnfield Drive | 166 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, Westhampnett Road | 278 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Westhampnett Road, Chichester | 278 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chichester Park Hotel Leisure Club MADGWICK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 144 yd |
| Chichester City Fc (Closed) Church Road | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| The March C Of E Primary School CLAYPIT LANE | grass pitches | 895 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.