Bywater Way is in Chichester and in Chichester district. PO19 8RW is located in the Harbour Villages electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chichester. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bywater Way, Chichester, PO19 8RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO19 8QD, PO19 8QB, PO19 8FN, PO19 8FW, PO19 8RN, PO19 8PJ, PO19 8QE, PO19 8QW, PO19 8RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO19 8RW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% 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 | 53.8% | 56.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 46.2% | 43.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 | 34.7% | 31.8% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 45.6% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 15.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92%) 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 | 48.9% | 51.4% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 40.6% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 8% | 6.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 9.9% | 10.9% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 9.2% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 22.6% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 45% | 38.5% | -6.5% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.1% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.7% | 92.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 88.6% | 84.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 85.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bywater Way was 41.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.2% lower than the Chichester West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bywater Way has the 10th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Chichester West and the 207th lowest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Bywater Way, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2022-05-30 | £288,392 |
| 11 Bywater Way, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-24 | £265,317 |
| 17 Bywater Way, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2019-06-12 | £330,555 |
| 6 Bywater Way, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2019-01-21 | £303,692 |
| 3 Bywater Way, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2017-10-16 | £387,333 |
PO19 8RW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,164 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 | 1,014 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsham Primary School Hay Road , PO19 8BN | 2out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's CofE Junior School Orchard Street , PO19 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's Infant School Orchard Gardens , PO19 1DG | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Community Primary School Durnford Close , PO19 3AG | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Luffa School, Chichester Westgate , PO19 3HP | 4out of 4 | 1,835 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 | 1,084 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 | 1,260 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 | 870 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prebendal School 52-55 West Street , PO19 1RT | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Chichester Bishop Otter College , College Lane PO19 6PE | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School Woodlands Lane , PO19 5PA | 4out of 4 | 2,398 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordwater School, Chichester Summersdale Road , PO19 6PP | 3out of 4 | 3,131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | Chichester Gate, Chichester | 545 yd | |
| Nando's | Chichester Gate, Chichester | 545 yd | |
| Cineworld | Chichester Gate, Chichester | 545 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness And Wellbeing Centre | Chichester Gate, Chichester | 545 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Unit R1B, Chichester Gate | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Richmond | 9 Stockbridge Road, Chichester | 607 yd | |
| Chichester Snooker Club | Terminus Road, Chichester | 714 yd | |
| The Foundry | 1 Southgate, Chichester | 846 yd | |
| Rocking Horse | 30B Southgate, Chichester | 964 yd | |
| The Vestry | 21 - 23 Southgate, Chichester | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit R5, Chichester Gate | 545 yd | |
| Coriander Leaf And Pizza Box | Unit 2, Terminus Mill | 749 yd | |
| Toy's Flying Wok | 4 Southdown Buildings, Southgate | 823 yd | |
| Burrito Bull | 3 Southdown Buildings, Southgate | 825 yd | |
| Lucky House | 31 Southgate, Chichester | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | Selsey Road, Donnington | 364 yd | |
| Waitrose Chichester | Waitrose, Via Ravenna | 820 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 | 584 yd |
| Chichester High School KINGSHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 729 yd |
| Chichester High School For Girls (Closed) Kingsham Road | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Grit Gym Mma & Fitness STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Kingsham Primary School HAY ROAD | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Westgate Leisure Chichester VIA RAVENNA | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 972 yd |
| Whyke Oval RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND HAY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 36.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.