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Central Chichester

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About

Central Chichester is defined by its compact, historic street plan radiating from the iconic four main streets: North, South, East, and West Street. These thoroughfares converge at the medieval Market Cross, a focal point for the city. The area is enclosed by the original Roman walls, which form a public walkway offering views across the city's rooftops and gardens. This perimeter provides a clear geographic boundary for the central district.

The area is dominated by the Cathedral spire, a constant landmark visible from many points. Independent shops, traditional pubs, and Georgian architecture line the streets. The 12th-century cathedral precinct, with its cloisters and separate bell tower, occupies a significant portion of the central area, creating a quiet, green space amidst the urban layout. Chichester Festival Theatre sits just within the bounds of the central district near the city walls.

Area overview

On average Central Chichester has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Chichester is £53,972 per year. There are 5 schools in Central Chichester: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central Chichester is home to around 8,906 people, with a population density of about 3,767.4 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Chichester Population
8,906
Population density
3,767.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.96(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
53.67(+363%)
Shoplifting
26.84(+235%)
Public order
20.21(+231%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.07(+165%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,335
82.34%
Other White
649
7.29%
Other Asian
191
2.14%
Indian
140
1.57%
Chinese
86
0.97%
Total population: 8,908

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,110
39.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,625
20.63%
No qualifications
1,049
13.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
968
12.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
603
7.66%
Total 16+ residents: 7,875

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,548
35.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,228
28.24%
Owns with a mortgage
692
15.91%
Other social rented
632
14.53%
Other forms of private rent
111
2.55%
Total households: 4,349

Property prices in Central Chichester

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £323,000 in Central Chichester area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Chichester in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Chichester over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£644,500
Flats53£245,000
Semi-Detached18£368,500
Terraced45£342,500

10 years median price trend in Central Chichester

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Chichester.

All postcodes in Central Chichester

PO197BA

Keats Way

PO191QR

West Street

PO191JU

Market Avenue

PO180NZ

Basin Road

PO199TE

East Pallant

PO199TD

East Pallant

PO191JT

Market Avenue

PO198UE

Chandler Road

PO198DN

Avenue De Chartres

PO198TT

Leigh Road

PO191BF

Baffin's Lane

PO191ET

Southgate

PO191TQ

North Pallant

PO191UG

New Town

PO191XE

Cawley Road

PO197BY

Ormonde Avenue

PO197JH

Needlemakers

PO197NN

Needlemakers

PO198EH

Southgate

PO199SY

East Pallant

PO188WF

Basin Road

PO191BT

Chapel Street

PO191LF

North Street

PO191RE

Tower Street

PO196SQ

Spitalfield Lane

PO197YJ

Chatsworth Road

PO199ZF

Chichester Central

PO191HR

East Street

PO191QQ

Wall Cottage Drive

PO191RD

Via Ravenna

PO191XR

Tollhouse Close

PO197AJ

Cutten Way

PO197DN

Stirling Road

PO197FL

Royal Close

PO197HA

St James' Road

PO198DR

Canal Place

PO198ED

Stockbridge Road

PO199EG

Basin Road

PO199PX

Chichester Central

PO199SR

East Pallant

PO199UF

Basin Road

PO191SF

Tollhouse Close

PO196FJ

Bishopsgate Walk

PO197UU

Cambrai Avenue

PO197YA

Chatsworth Road

PO199SQ

East Pallant

PO196TU

Whiteside Close

PO191QH

Tower Street

PO197XX

Chatsworth Road

PO198AU

Whyke Lane

PO198DU

City Business Centre

PO191UF

Friary Lane

PO197PA

Velyn Avenue

PO197PU

Pound Farm Road

PO197TY

St Agnes Place

PO198DL

Southgate

PO198HJ

Stockbridge Road

PO199SL

East Pallant

PO199TB

East Pallant

PO191BU

Chapel Street

PO191JL

Eastgate Square

PO191RJ

Avenue De Chartres

PO197DF

Richard Road

PO197FB

Caledonian Road

PO197QH

Osborne Crescent

PO197XE

Blenheim Gardens

PO199ST

East Pallant

PO191BS

Providence Place

PO191BY

North Walls

PO191RS

Chichester Central

PO197DS

Stirling Road

PO197TG

Bognor Road

PO198TX

Terminus Road

PO197JP

St Agnes Place

PO197NR

Armadale Road

PO197PF

Lyndhurst Road

PO197TF

Bognor Road

PO199SX

East Pallant

PO199XE

Basin Road

PO199XT

Basin Road

PO191JD

Baffin's Lane

PO191TJ

North Pallant

PO196FQ

Bishopsgate Walk

PO197BT

Mayflower Court

PO197PQ

Caledonian Road

PO198EZ

Southern Gate

PO191RN

West Street

PO191AW

St Cyriacs

PO196SB

Spitalfield Lane

PO197DG

Needlemakers

PO197XJ

Sandringham Road

PO198GU

Southgate

PO199DQ

Basin Road

PO199XU

Basin Road

PO191JW

Market Road

PO196SJ

Spitalfield Lane

PO198FY

Cathedral Way

PO191EX

East Walls

PO191PY

Canon Lane

PO191RF

Chichester Central

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.