Bishop Road is in Tangmere, Chichester and in Chichester district. PO20 2JB is located in the North Mundham & Tangmere electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chichester. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bishop Road, Tangmere, Chichester, PO20 2JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO20 2JF, PO20 2JD, PO20 6HR, PO20 2HR, PO18 0DU, PO20 2JE, PO18 0DZ, PO20 2WR, PO20 2HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO20 2JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 51.2% | -4.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 44.1% | 48.8% | 4.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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% | 35.1% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 46.6% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 2.2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 46.5% | 48.1% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 31.2% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14.2% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 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 | 20.6% | 18% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 14% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.8% | 21% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.6% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 26.5% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 98.2% | 95% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 92.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 92.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 92% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishop Road was 51.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.5% lower than the Chichester Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bishop Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Chichester Central and the 201st highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Bishop Road, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-01-05 | £326,313 |
| 29 Bishop Road, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2019-11-22 | £304,191 |
| 18 Bishop Road, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2016-09-01 | £440,672 |
| 23 Bishop Road, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2014-12-19 | £156,399 |
| 29 Bishop Road, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2014-10-03 | £316,884 |
PO20 2JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Nursery School St James Road , PO19 7AB | 3out of 4 | 4,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangmere Primary Academy Bishops Road , Tangmere PO20 2JB | 3out of 4 | 267 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove CofE Primary School The Street , Boxgrove PO18 0EE | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The March CofE Primary School Claypit Lane , Westhampnett PO18 0NU | 3out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portfield Primary Academy St James Road , Chichester PO19 7HA | 3out of 4 | 4,057 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldingbourne Primary School Westergate Street , Westergate PO20 3QR | 3out of 4 | 4,367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Six Villages Academy Lime Avenue , Westergate PO20 3UE | 3out of 4 | 4,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne House School Coach Road , Shopwyke PO20 2BH | - not rated | 2,451 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordwater School, Chichester Summersdale Road , PO19 6PP | 3out of 4 | 4,542 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Ballard School Eartham , PO18 0LR | - not rated | 4,547 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Chichester Bishop Otter College , College Lane PO19 6PE | - not rated | 4,642 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Amicus School The Coach House , Arundel Road BN18 0SX | - not rated | 4,824 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassons Restaurant | Arundel Road, Tangmere | 149 yd | |
| Sage House | 110 - 130 City Fields Business Park, Tangmere | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | Malcolm Road, Tangmere | 480 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tangmere Village Centre Recreation Ground (Tangmere Cricket Club) Malcolm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 413 yd |
| Boxgrove Village Hall And Community Centre THE STREET | grass pitches | 879 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.34 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.45 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.