Hay Road is in Chichester and in Chichester district. PO19 8BE is located in the Chichester South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chichester. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hay Road, Chichester, PO19 8BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO19 8BA, PO19 8BB, PO19 8TP, PO19 8BD, PO19 8FA, PO19 8JF, PO19 8BG, PO19 8JG, PO19 2JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO19 8BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 8BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 38.9% | 48% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 33.8% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.8% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 4.2% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 47.9% | 47.5% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 34.6% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 14.2% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 23.9% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.6% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 12.8% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 25.1% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 7.3% | 0.2% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.4% | 89.7% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 94.6% | 84.2% | -10.4% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 84.2% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11.3% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hay Road was 67.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.5% lower than the Chichester Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hay Road has the 47th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Chichester Central and the 130th highest crime rate of 450 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Hay Road, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £321,000 | 2024-06-18 | £309,409 |
| 86 Hay Road, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £304,000 | 2022-10-14 | £278,763 |
| 92 Hay Road, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-10-07 | £261,208 |
| 82 Hay Road, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2021-09-30 | £342,764 |
| 48 Hay Road, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-05-10 | £291,385 |
The percentage of student residents living in PO19 8BE 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Nursery School St James Road , PO19 7AB | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsham Primary School Hay Road , PO19 8BN | 3out of 4 | 228 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsham Primary School Hay Road , PO19 8BN | - not rated | 228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School Rumbolds Close , PO19 7UA | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rumboldswhyke CofE Infants' School Rumbolds Close , West Sussex PO19 7UA | - not rated | 691 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Cawley Road , PO19 1XB | 3out of 4 | 860 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 | - not rated | 575 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chichester High School for Girls Kingsham Road , PO19 8EB | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chichester High School for Boys Kingsham Rd , PO19 8AE | - not rated | 675 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Chichester High School for Boys Kingsham Rd , PO19 8AE | - not rated | 675 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Luffa School, Chichester Westgate , PO19 3HP | 4out of 4 | 2,604 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 | 1,682 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 | 581 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester High Schools Sixth Form Kingsham Road , PO19 8AE | - not rated | 675 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arabesque School of Performing Arts Quarry Lane , PO19 8NY | - not rated | 928 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prebendal School 52-55 West Street , PO19 1RT | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate House School 38 North Street , PO19 1LX | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Area Pupil Referral Unit Fletcher Place Building , North Mundham PO20 6JR | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muchos Nachos At The Crown | 140 Whyke Road, Chichester | 467 yd | |
| The Taco Box | Drapers Yard, The Hornet | 1,032 yd | |
| China Royal | 6 - 7 Market Road, Chichester | 1,038 yd | |
| Reina Kitchen | 11 - 12 Market Road, Chichester | 1,043 yd | |
| Jam Cafe | 33 Southgate, Chichester | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eastgate PH | 4 The Hornet, Chichester | 1,051 yd | |
| Rocking Horse | 30B Southgate, Chichester | 1,076 yd | |
| Little Monster Tap | 23 The Hornet, Chichester | 1,077 yd | |
| The Richmond | 9 Stockbridge Road, Chichester | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIKHENN | The Kiosk, Cattle Market Car Park | 991 yd | |
| L A Fish | 110 The Hornet, Chichester | 1,017 yd | |
| Toy's Flying Wok | 4 Southdown Buildings, Southgate | 1,027 yd | |
| Burrito Bull | 3 Southdown Buildings, Southgate | 1,032 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 42 The Hornet, Chichester | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | Unit 1, 51 - 54 Bognor Road | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whyke Oval RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND HAY ROAD | grass pitches | 141 yd |
| Kingsham Primary School HAY ROAD | grass pitches | 230 yd |
| Chichester High School KINGSHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 542 yd |
| Chichester Free School CHICHESTER FREE SCHOOL CHICHESTER FREE SCHOOL HUNSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 575 yd |
| Chichester High School For Girls (Closed) Kingsham Road | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Florence Park Recreation Ground Pound Farm Road | grass pitches | 1,040 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.