Chichester district
124,068People · 2021 Census on May 2026 ward boundaries
21 wards · 21 with mapped crime data
Explore the wards →Three places, the same measures
Chichester district includes a city, coast and rural villages. Portsmouth and Southampton are unitary cities. Compare like with like, keeping those differences in view.
Portsmouth unitary authority
208,001People · 2021 Census on May 2026 ward boundaries
14 wards · 14 with mapped crime data
Explore the wards →Southampton unitary authority
248,933People · 2021 Census on May 2026 ward boundaries
17 wards · 17 with mapped crime data
Explore the wards →Mapped crime: the same period and method
Latest 12 months ending Aug 2026. These totals add up the electoral wards in each authority. They exclude anti-social behaviour, British Transport Police records and unmapped records.
| Area | Mapped crimes | Change from previous 12 months | Anti-social behaviour | Crimes per 1,000 people* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester district | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Portsmouth unitary authority | 23,794 | -1.8% | 2,995 | 114.4 |
| Southampton unitary authority | 30,781 | -0.7% | 3,902 | 123.7 |
Chichester district: Sussex Police did not provide crime data for January 2026 at the original publication. The checked changelog does not explicitly confirm a later crime-data refresh for that month. Published monthly records are retained, but annual totals, rates and year-on-year comparisons spanning that month are withheld pending confirmation. This does not mean the currently returned records are absent. Publication notice ↗
*Rates use 2021 Census populations on the published ward boundaries. City centres attract people who live elsewhere, and police recording and mapping affect totals. These are not rankings of personal safety.
National context uses a different measure
Survey estimates England and Wales · adults aged 16 and over · year ending March 2026.
40.9% reported personally experiencing or witnessing anti-social behaviour in their local area. This is a survey answer, not a police incident count or a figure for any of these three places.
There is no directly equivalent national mapped-ward rate in this release. Do not compare this survey percentage with the police counts above.
National crime survey source and methods ↗Community life: three places, the same questions
Southampton, Portsmouth, Chichester district and England. Survey estimates for people aged 16 and over; 2025/26 release. Chichester covers the whole district. This is a comparison of residents’ answers, not a council performance table.
Community questions cover October 2025–March 2026. Cultural questions use the engagement pathway and cover 2025/26, including Participation Survey responses. Different questions have different samples.
Often or always lonely
Southampton
11.8%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: How often do you feel lonely?
Answer counted: Often/Always
95% confidence interval: 8.9%–15.5%. Sample: 636 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table C3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Portsmouth
7.0%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: How often do you feel lonely?
Answer counted: Often/Always
95% confidence interval: 4.7%–10.2%. Sample: 527 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table C3, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Chichester district
6.5%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: How often do you feel lonely?
Answer counted: Often/Always
95% confidence interval: 4.1%–9.9%. Sample: 547 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table C3, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
England
6.7%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: How often do you feel lonely?
Answer counted: Often/Always
95% confidence interval: 6.6%–6.9%. Sample: 200,639 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table C3, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Feel they belong in their neighbourhood
Southampton
47.1%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: How strongly do you feel you belong to your immediate neighbourhood?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Very/Fairly strongly
95% confidence interval: 41.4%–52.9%. Sample: 549 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table D3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Portsmouth
57.6%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: How strongly do you feel you belong to your immediate neighbourhood?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Very/Fairly strongly
95% confidence interval: 52.0%–62.9%. Sample: 474 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table D3, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Chichester district
61.6%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: How strongly do you feel you belong to your immediate neighbourhood?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Very/Fairly strongly
95% confidence interval: 55.9%–67.1%. Sample: 510 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table D3, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
England
61.2%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: How strongly do you feel you belong to your immediate neighbourhood?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Very/Fairly strongly
95% confidence interval: 60.9%–61.5%. Sample: 181,893 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table D3, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Proud to live in their area
Southampton
42.2%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I am proud to live in my local area
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree
95% confidence interval: 36.9%–47.7%. Sample: 581 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table E3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Portsmouth
51.5%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I am proud to live in my local area
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree
95% confidence interval: 45.5%–57.5%. Sample: 493 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table E3, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Chichester district
72.8%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I am proud to live in my local area
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree
95% confidence interval: 67.4%–77.7%. Sample: 516 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table E3, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
England
61.6%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I am proud to live in my local area
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree
95% confidence interval: 61.3%–61.9%. Sample: 187,955 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table E3, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Would recommend their area
Southampton
48.4%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I would recommend my local area to others as a good place to live
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree
95% confidence interval: 42.6%–54.2%. Sample: 524 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table E7, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Portsmouth
57.5%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I would recommend my local area to others as a good place to live
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree
95% confidence interval: 51.0%–63.8%. Sample: 448 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table E7, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Chichester district
75.7%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I would recommend my local area to others as a good place to live
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree
95% confidence interval: 70.5%–80.3%. Sample: 496 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table E7, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
England
65.1%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I would recommend my local area to others as a good place to live
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree
95% confidence interval: 64.8%–65.5%. Sample: 172,595 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table E7, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Satisfied with their area
Southampton
60.0%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: Satisfaction with your local area as a place to live
Answer counted: GROUPED: Satisfied
95% confidence interval: 54.9%–64.8%. Sample: 598 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table E13, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Portsmouth
69.2%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: Satisfaction with your local area as a place to live
Answer counted: GROUPED: Satisfied
95% confidence interval: 63.9%–74.1%. Sample: 503 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table E13, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Chichester district
84.3%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: Satisfaction with your local area as a place to live
Answer counted: GROUPED: Satisfied
95% confidence interval: 79.2%–88.4%. Sample: 529 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table E13, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
England
72.6%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: Satisfaction with your local area as a place to live
Answer counted: GROUPED: Satisfied
95% confidence interval: 72.4%–72.9%. Sample: 192,113 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table E13, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Satisfied with local green spaces
Southampton
62.6%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the green and natural spaces in your local area?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Satisfied
95% confidence interval: 56.9%–67.9%. Sample: 518 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table E16, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Portsmouth
67.2%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the green and natural spaces in your local area?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Satisfied
95% confidence interval: 61.3%–72.7%. Sample: 447 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table E16, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Chichester district
86.1%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the green and natural spaces in your local area?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Satisfied
95% confidence interval: 81.0%–90.0%. Sample: 489 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table E16, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
England
75.9%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the green and natural spaces in your local area?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Satisfied
95% confidence interval: 75.6%–76.1%. Sample: 170,292 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table E16, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Feel able to influence local decisions
Southampton
20.0%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: To what extent do you agree or disagree that you personally can influence decisions affecting your local area?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree
95% confidence interval: 16.4%–24.2%. Sample: 598 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table B3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Portsmouth
24.9%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: To what extent do you agree or disagree that you personally can influence decisions affecting your local area?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree
95% confidence interval: 20.6%–29.8%. Sample: 503 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table B3, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Chichester district
24.6%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: To what extent do you agree or disagree that you personally can influence decisions affecting your local area?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree
95% confidence interval: 20.4%–29.5%. Sample: 530 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table B3, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
England
26.4%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: To what extent do you agree or disagree that you personally can influence decisions affecting your local area?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree
95% confidence interval: 26.1%–26.6%. Sample: 191,876 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table B3, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Volunteer through a group at least monthly
Southampton
17.4%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: Formal volunteering at least once a month in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Total (yes)
95% confidence interval: 13.8%–21.6%. Sample: 598 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table G3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Portsmouth
18.1%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: Formal volunteering at least once a month in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Total (yes)
95% confidence interval: 14.1%–23.0%. Sample: 503 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table G3, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Chichester district
22.0%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: Formal volunteering at least once a month in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Total (yes)
95% confidence interval: 18.0%–26.5%. Sample: 530 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table G3, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
England
18.2%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.
Question: Formal volunteering at least once a month in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Total (yes)
95% confidence interval: 18.0%–18.4%. Sample: 192,244 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.
Original table G3, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Attend or take part in arts in person
Southampton
83.1%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.
Question: Engaged with the arts in person in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Total
95% confidence interval: 78.4%–86.9%. Sample: 659 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.
Original table I3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Portsmouth
89.0%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.
Question: Engaged with the arts in person in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Total
95% confidence interval: 85.4%–91.8%. Sample: 549 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.
Original table I3, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Chichester district
91.0%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.
Question: Engaged with the arts in person in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Total
95% confidence interval: 87.4%–93.7%. Sample: 565 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.
Original table I3, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
England
83.4%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.
Question: Engaged with the arts in person in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Total
95% confidence interval: 83.2%–83.6%. Sample: 210,096 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.
Original table I3, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Visit heritage places in person
Southampton
63.5%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.
Question: Visited a heritage site in person at least once in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Any type of heritage in Table J1 rows 19 to 28
95% confidence interval: 58.6%–68.1%. Sample: 659 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.
Original table J3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Portsmouth
64.7%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.
Question: Visited a heritage site in person at least once in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Any type of heritage in Table J1 rows 19 to 28
95% confidence interval: 59.4%–69.6%. Sample: 549 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.
Original table J3, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Chichester district
74.3%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.
Question: Visited a heritage site in person at least once in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Any type of heritage in Table J1 rows 19 to 28
95% confidence interval: 68.7%–79.3%. Sample: 563 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.
Original table J3, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
England
62.4%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.
Question: Visited a heritage site in person at least once in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Any type of heritage in Table J1 rows 19 to 28
95% confidence interval: 62.2%–62.7%. Sample: 209,895 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.
Original table J3, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Use library services in person
Southampton
34.3%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.
Question: Visited a public library building or mobile library in person at least once [Note 11]
Answer counted: Visited a public library building or mobile library in-person in my leisure time
Visited by a home library service
Used another library outreach services
95% confidence interval: 29.7%–39.2%. Sample: 623 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history. Library questions were omitted from the community paper questionnaire in 2025/26; the sample base is smaller. Includes home and outreach library services, not just building visits.
Original table K3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Portsmouth
41.1%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.
Question: Visited a public library building or mobile library in person at least once [Note 11]
Answer counted: Visited a public library building or mobile library in-person in my leisure time
Visited by a home library service
Used another library outreach services
95% confidence interval: 35.7%–46.8%. Sample: 512 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history. Library questions were omitted from the community paper questionnaire in 2025/26; the sample base is smaller. Includes home and outreach library services, not just building visits.
Original table K3, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Chichester district
33.2%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.
Question: Visited a public library building or mobile library in person at least once [Note 11]
Answer counted: Visited a public library building or mobile library in-person in my leisure time
Visited by a home library service
Used another library outreach services
95% confidence interval: 27.8%–39.0%. Sample: 464 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history. Library questions were omitted from the community paper questionnaire in 2025/26; the sample base is smaller. Includes home and outreach library services, not just building visits.
Original table K3, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
England
30.9%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.
Question: Visited a public library building or mobile library in person at least once [Note 11]
Answer counted: Visited a public library building or mobile library in-person in my leisure time
Visited by a home library service
Used another library outreach services
95% confidence interval: 30.6%–31.2%. Sample: 192,966 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history. Library questions were omitted from the community paper questionnaire in 2025/26; the sample base is smaller. Includes home and outreach library services, not just building visits.
Original table K3, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Visit museums or galleries in person
Southampton
39.4%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.
Question: Visited a museum or gallery in person at least once in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Visited during leisure time
95% confidence interval: 34.5%–44.5%. Sample: 659 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.
Original table M3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Portsmouth
47.1%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.
Question: Visited a museum or gallery in person at least once in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Visited during leisure time
95% confidence interval: 42.1%–52.3%. Sample: 549 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.
Original table M3, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
Chichester district
53.0%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.
Question: Visited a museum or gallery in person at least once in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Visited during leisure time
95% confidence interval: 47.3%–58.6%. Sample: 565 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.
Original table M3, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
England
41.9%How this was measured
Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.
Question: Visited a museum or gallery in person at least once in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Visited during leisure time
95% confidence interval: 41.6%–42.2%. Sample: 209,789 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.
CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.
Original table M3, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗
Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.
All figures in a table
| Question | Southampton | Portsmouth | Chichester district | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Often or always lonely | 11.8% | 7.0% | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Feel they belong in their neighbourhood | 47.1% | 57.6% | 61.6% | 61.2% |
| Proud to live in their area | 42.2% | 51.5% | 72.8% | 61.6% |
| Would recommend their area | 48.4% | 57.5% | 75.7% | 65.1% |
| Satisfied with their area | 60.0% | 69.2% | 84.3% | 72.6% |
| Satisfied with local green spaces | 62.6% | 67.2% | 86.1% | 75.9% |
| Feel able to influence local decisions | 20.0% | 24.9% | 24.6% | 26.4% |
| Volunteer through a group at least monthly | 17.4% | 18.1% | 22.0% | 18.2% |
| Attend or take part in arts in person | 83.1% | 89.0% | 91.0% | 83.4% |
| Visit heritage places in person | 63.5% | 64.7% | 74.3% | 62.4% |
| Use library services in person | 34.3% | 41.1% | 33.2% | 30.9% |
| Visit museums or galleries in person | 39.4% | 47.1% | 53.0% | 41.9% |
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