Church Lane is in Eastergate, Chichester and in Arun district. PO20 6UR is located in the Barnham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arundel and South Downs. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Lane, Eastergate, Chichester, PO20 6UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO20 6UR, PO20 3UP, PO20 3XE, PO20 3UW, PO20 3XH, PO20 3UT, PO20 3RR, PO20 3UU, PO20 3RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO20 6UR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.3% | 0.8% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of PO20 6UR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.8% | 25.5% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 57.5% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 7.7% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7.7% | -0.8% | 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 | 41.7% | 49% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 33.3% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 15.3% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 15.2% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 6.6% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 19.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 34.8% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 7.6% | 2% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.5% | 98.3% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 93.4% | 93.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 93.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.2% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 60.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.2% lower than the Arundel & Walberton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Lane has the 26th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Arundel & Walberton and the 238th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Malthouse Cottage Church Lane, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2010-01-22 | £359,790 |
| 3 Malthouse Cottage Church Lane, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2005-04-18 | £480,354 |
| 3 Malthouse Cottage Church Lane, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2000-03-17 | £576,471 |
| 3 Malthouse Cottage Church Lane, Chichester, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 1996-05-17 | £275,625 |
PO20 6UR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 6UR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in PO20 6UR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 419 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldingbourne Primary School Westergate Street , Westergate PO20 3QR | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnham Primary School Elm Grove , Barnham PO22 0HW | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School The Street , Walberton BN18 0PH | 3out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Slindon CofE Primary School Meadsway , Slindon BN18 0QU | 3out of 4 | 3,604 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 | 211 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic School Elm Grove South , Barnham PO22 0EN | 4out of 4 | 1,712 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 | 1,893 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Slindon College Top Road , Slindon BN18 0RH | - not rated | 3,703 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Great Ballard School Eartham , PO18 0LR | - not rated | 4,037 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 | 301 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastergate Sports Field OLD RECTORY DRIVE | grass pitches | 142 yd |
| Ormiston Six Villages Academy LIME AVENUE | grass pitches | 246 yd |
| Six Villages Sports Centre LIME AVENUE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 246 yd |
| Aldingbourne Community Sports Centre OLIVERS MEADOW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 884 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.