Nursery Gardens is in Chichester and in Chichester district. PO19 8EX is located in the Chichester South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chichester. This postcode has been in use since 2003-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nursery Gardens, Chichester, PO19 8EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO19 8AZ, PO19 8BG, PO19 8BD, PO19 8DB, PO19 8AX, PO19 8BH, PO19 8JG, PO19 2JG, PO19 8HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO19 8EX has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 50.8% | 50% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 8EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 35.3% | 44.5% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 39.5% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 53.9% | 52.2% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 29.6% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 14.3% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15.9% | 16.9% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 7.9% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 11.9% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 28.8% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 11.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 32% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.3% | 94.3% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 92.3% | 89.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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 | 92.3% | 90.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nursery Gardens was 68.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.7% lower than the Chichester Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nursery Gardens has the 38th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Chichester Central and the 152nd highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nursery Gardens, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £482,500 | 2018-12-14 | £564,298 |
| 4 Nursery Gardens, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2014-04-29 | £352,059 |
| 3 Nursery Gardens, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-01-07 | £376,165 |
| 2 Nursery Gardens, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2007-08-30 | £592,247 |
| 5 Nursery Gardens, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, a newly built property | £175,000 | 2004-01-23 | £361,924 |
PO19 8EX 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 8EX 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,088 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 | 2out of 4 | 384 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School Rumbolds Close , PO19 7UA | - not rated | 549 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Cawley Road , PO19 1XB | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portfield Primary Academy St James Road , Chichester PO19 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's CofE Junior School Orchard Street , PO19 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 1,536 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 | 477 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Luffa School, Chichester Westgate , PO19 3HP | 4out of 4 | 2,413 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 | 1,496 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 | 854 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 | 504 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prebendal School 52-55 West Street , PO19 1RT | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Chichester Bishop Otter College , College Lane PO19 6PE | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School Woodlands Lane , PO19 5PA | 4out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordwater School, Chichester Summersdale Road , PO19 6PP | 3out of 4 | 2,608 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muchos Nachos At The Crown | 140 Whyke Road, Chichester | 266 yd | |
| The Taco Box | Drapers Yard, The Hornet | 854 yd | |
| China Royal | 6 - 7 Market Road, Chichester | 874 yd | |
| Reina Kitchen | 11 - 12 Market Road, Chichester | 878 yd | |
| Julie's Kiosk | Sports Pavilion, Pound Farm Road | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eastgate PH | 4 The Hornet, Chichester | 868 yd | |
| Little Monster Tap | 23 The Hornet, Chichester | 895 yd | |
| The Four Chesnuts | 234 Oving Road, Chichester | 955 yd | |
| The Nags Head | 3 St Pancras, Chichester | 965 yd | |
| Rocking Horse | 30B Southgate, Chichester | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| L A Fish | 110 The Hornet, Chichester | 813 yd | |
| CHIKHENN | The Kiosk, Cattle Market Car Park | 826 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 42 The Hornet, Chichester | 868 yd | |
| Papa John's | 36 The Hornet, Chichester | 868 yd | |
| Jasmine House | 28 The Hornet, Chichester | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | Unit 1, 51 - 54 Bognor Road | 730 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 16 - 18 East Street, Chichester | 1,070 yd | |
| Iceland | 55 South Street, Chichester | 1,072 yd | |
| Tesco | 35 South Street, Chichester | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whyke Oval RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND HAY ROAD | grass pitches | 217 yd |
| Kingsham Primary School HAY ROAD | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Chichester High School KINGSHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 565 yd |
| Chichester High School For Girls (Closed) Kingsham Road | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Chichester Free School CHICHESTER FREE SCHOOL CHICHESTER FREE SCHOOL HUNSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 781 yd |
| Florence Park Recreation Ground Pound Farm Road | grass pitches | 844 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.