Canal Place is in Chichester and in Chichester district. PO19 8DR is located in the Chichester Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chichester. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canal Place, Chichester, PO19 8DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO19 8DS, PO19 8DP, PO19 8DT, PO19 8HJ, PO19 8PD, PO19 8FD, PO19 8UN, PO19 8PX, PO19 8PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO19 8DR has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.1% of the population 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 | 55.2% | 59.1% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 8.1% |
| Male | 44.8% | 40.9% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -8.1% |
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 | 37% | 41.2% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 30.3% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 14.2% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 18.2% | 12.2% | -6.0% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.6% | 38.7% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 40.9% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 14.5% | 14.7% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 6.8% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 14.2% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 15.9% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.4% | 41.3% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.2% | 92.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 88.1% | 86.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 2.2% | -5.3% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 86.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canal Place was 1005.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.7% higher than the Chichester Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canal Place has the 2nd highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Chichester Central and the 2nd highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 455.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Canal Place, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-07-12 | £393,545 |
| 19 Canal Place, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-04-11 | £430,313 |
| 21 Canal Place, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2019-03-06 | £446,573 |
| 10 Canal Place, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-12-04 | £411,607 |
| 19 Canal Place, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2018-07-31 | £453,562 |
PO19 8DR 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 retired residents living in PO19 8DR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 143 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 1,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Cawley Road , PO19 1XB | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's CofE Junior School Orchard Street , PO19 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's Infant School Orchard Gardens , PO19 1DG | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Community Primary School Durnford Close , PO19 3AG | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsham Primary School Hay Road , PO19 8BN | 2out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 740 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Luffa School, Chichester Westgate , PO19 3HP | 4out of 4 | 1,325 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 | 445 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 | 1,602 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Prebendal School 52-55 West Street , PO19 1RT | - not rated | 636 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chichester High Schools Sixth Form Kingsham Road , PO19 8AE | - not rated | 671 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School Woodlands Lane , PO19 5PA | 4out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Chichester Bishop Otter College , College Lane PO19 6PE | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordwater School, Chichester Summersdale Road , PO19 6PP | 3out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Canal Trading Centre | Chichester Canal Trust, Canal Wharf | 103 yd | |
| Platform 1 | H And M Coffee, Chichester Railway Station | 140 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Chichester Gate, Chichester | 172 yd | |
| Nando's | Chichester Gate, Chichester | 172 yd | |
| Cineworld | Chichester Gate, Chichester | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Richmond | 9 Stockbridge Road, Chichester | 103 yd | |
| Chichester Snooker Club | Terminus Road, Chichester | 121 yd | |
| The Foundry | 1 Southgate, Chichester | 224 yd | |
| Rocking Horse | 30B Southgate, Chichester | 368 yd | |
| The Vestry | 21 - 23 Southgate, Chichester | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit R5, Chichester Gate | 172 yd | |
| Coriander Leaf And Pizza Box | Unit 2, Terminus Mill | 221 yd | |
| Burrito Bull | 3 Southdown Buildings, Southgate | 256 yd | |
| Toy's Flying Wok | 4 Southdown Buildings, Southgate | 259 yd | |
| Lucky House | 31 Southgate, Chichester | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Chichester | Waitrose, Via Ravenna | 152 yd | |
| Tesco | 35 South Street, Chichester | 495 yd | |
| Iceland | 55 South Street, Chichester | 558 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 21 - 22 North Street, Chichester | 829 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 16 - 18 East Street, Chichester | 835 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Chichester) NUFFIELD HEALTH FITNESS AND WELLBEING CENTRE NUFFIELD HEALTH FITNESS AND WELLBEING CENTRE STOCKBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 93 yd |
| Grit Gym Mma & Fitness STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 138 yd |
| Westgate Leisure Chichester VIA RAVENNA | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 371 yd |
| Chichester College Sports Centre Avenue de Chartres | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 564 yd |
| Chichester High School For Girls (Closed) Kingsham Road | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Chichester High School KINGSHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 642 yd |
| The Prebendal School 52-55 52-55 WEST STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 683 yd |
| Central C Of E Academy ORCHARD STREET | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Kingsham Primary School HAY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Whyke Oval RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND HAY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.