Ivy Lane is in Westergate, Chichester and in Arun district. PO20 3RE is located in the Barnham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arundel and South Downs. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ivy Lane, Westergate, Chichester, PO20 3RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO20 3RD, PO20 3AB, PO20 3RB, PO20 3YS, PO20 3RA, PO20 3YH, PO20 3UF, PO20 3QY, PO20 3RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO20 3RE 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 | 51.5% | 50% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50% | 1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 36.7% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 44.6% | -9.2% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 42.1% | 41.2% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 38.3% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 14.3% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.4% | 19.9% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 15.5% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 21.9% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 21.1% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.8% | 98.4% | 3.6% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 91.7% | 93.9% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 93.9% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.4% | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.1% | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivy Lane was 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.7% lower than the Arundel & Walberton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ivy Lane has the 18th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Arundel & Walberton and the 194th lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Ivy Lane, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-11-28 | £386,518 |
| 47 Ivy Lane, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2022-09-02 | £412,913 |
| 36 Ivy Lane, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-06-21 | £389,084 |
| 20 Ivy Lane, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2021-08-26 | £252,307 |
| 41 Ivy Lane, Chichester, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-06-28 | £340,956 |
PO20 3RE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PO20 3RE 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 | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastergate CofE Primary School Church Lane , Eastergate PO20 3UT | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldingbourne Primary School Westergate Street , Westergate PO20 3QR | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnham Primary School Elm Grove , Barnham PO22 0HW | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School The Street , Walberton BN18 0PH | 3out of 4 | 3,631 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tangmere Primary Academy Bishops Road , Tangmere PO20 2JB | 3out of 4 | 3,975 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 277 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic School Elm Grove South , Barnham PO22 0EN | 4out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Amicus School The Coach House , Arundel Road BN18 0SX | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slindon College Top Road , Slindon BN18 0RH | - not rated | 4,183 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Great Ballard School Eartham , PO18 0LR | - not rated | 4,405 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wilkes Head | The Wilkes Head Church Lane | 297 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | The Prince Of Wales Lidsey Road | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Six Villages Academy LIME AVENUE | grass pitches | 276 yd |
| Six Villages Sports Centre LIME AVENUE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 276 yd |
| Aldingbourne Community Sports Centre OLIVERS MEADOW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 492 yd |
| Eastergate Sports Field OLD RECTORY DRIVE | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Aldingbourne Primary School WESTERGATE STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 693 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 | 10.0% |
| 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 | 44.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.