Decoy Lane is in Aldingbourne, Chichester and in Chichester district. PO20 3TR 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 Decoy Lane, Aldingbourne, Chichester, PO20 3TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO20 3TR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.3% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.7% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 20.6% | 38.9% | 18.3% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.8% | 47.3% | -19.5% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 54.4% | 51.3% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 39% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 7% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 8.7% | 17.3% | 8.6% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 7.6% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.5% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 13.9% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 49% | 40.6% | -8.4% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99% | 90.3% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 70.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 70.5% | -20.1% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 24% | 18.5% | 6.1% | 17.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 70.5% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 7.3% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 9.3% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 10.3% | 1.5% | 8.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 62.6% | 46.2% | 16.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Decoy Lane was 92.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.2% lower than the Chichester Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Decoy Lane has the 48th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Chichester Central and the 99th highest crime rate of 452 local areas in Chichester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 72.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decoy Farm House Decoy Lane, Chichester, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2009-11-13 | £1,229,610 |
PO20 3TR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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 3TR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 230 |
| Retired | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bognor Regis Nursery School 85 Victoria Drive , PO21 2TB | 4out of 4 | 5,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldingbourne Primary School Westergate Street , Westergate PO20 3QR | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastergate CofE Primary School Church Lane , Eastergate PO20 3UT | 3out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tangmere Primary Academy Bishops Road , Tangmere PO20 2JB | 3out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis Lethaby Road , PO21 5EJ | 2out of 4 | 3,531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove CofE Primary School The Street , Boxgrove PO18 0EE | 3out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic School Elm Grove South , Barnham PO22 0EN | 4out of 4 | 3,683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Regis School Westloats Lane , Bognor Regis PO21 5LH | 3out of 4 | 4,658 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,777 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Amicus School The Coach House , Arundel Road BN18 0SX | - not rated | 4,245 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.