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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 167 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
167
Deprivation level
4/10
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
69.17(+118%)
Anti-social behaviour
62.77(+410%)
Shoplifting
31.33(+293%)
Public order
24.03(+296%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.44(+217%)
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 129 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Central Chichester area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 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
Flats49£235,000
Detached17£625,000
Semi-Detached17£400,000
Terraced46£339,500

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

PO198EQ

Chichester Central

PO197ND

Melbourne Road

PO193EY

Tannery Close

PO191TA

Chichester Central

PO193ES

Westgate

PO198GT

Terminus Road

PO197NR

Armadale Road

PO198FF

Fairhaven Place

PO197PT

Royal Close

PO199QZ

Basin Road

PO198DL

Southgate

PO198TL

Southern Gate

PO197NF

Adelaide Road

PO197DH

Ettrick Road

PO197JY

Melbourne Road

PO198UN

Terminus Mill

PO197DR

Stirling Road

PO191XE

Cawley Road

PO191AN

St Cyriacs

PO197EU

Basin Road

PO197PD

Whyke Lane

PO197TD

Lake Road

PO191TZ

East Pallant

PO196SR

Douglas Martin Road

PO199UF

Basin Road

PO197YA

Chatsworth Road

PO197LX

Alexandra Road

PO191DL

Chapel Street

PO198DQ

Southgate

PO197JQ

The Hornet

PO197UP

Velyn Avenue

PO197XE

Blenheim Gardens

PO191UR

St Johns Street

PO198PD

Stockbridge Road

PO198FD

John Rennie Road

PO191WB

Basin Road

PO197YE

Caernarvon Road

PO199WG

Basin Road

PO191SW

Old Market Avenue

PO197AN

Whyke Road

PO191EU

Southgate

PO198EH

Southgate

PO191SY

South Pallant

PO197LJ

Needlemakers

PO199SS

East Pallant

PO197BY

Ormonde Avenue

PO191TJ

North Pallant

PO197GD

Needlemakers

PO197DU

Ettrick Road

PO197DG

Needlemakers

PO191RJ

Avenue De Chartres

PO197UZ

Winden Avenue

PO191SN

Avenue De Chartres

PO193RJ

Westgate

PO197TB

Florence Road

PO191RF

Chichester Central

PO197BB

The Hornet

PO191ZN

Basin Road

PO191TL

North Pallant

PO197XB

Jubilee Road

PO193HA

Westgate

PO197YL

Caernarvon Road

PO197QS

Caernarvon Road

PO196SJ

Spitalfield Lane

PO191HD

East Street

PO197AU

Melbourne Road

PO197SZ

Litten Place

PO199PX

Chichester Central

PO199XQ

Basin Road

PO193DH

Westgate

PO197SA

Litten Terrace

PO199YZ

Chichester Central

PO191QB

The Close

PO198DU

City Business Centre

PO197XJ

Sandringham Road

PO191AJ

St Cyriacs

PO191AU

Alderman's Walk

PO197FS

Blackberry Lane

PO191RG

Chichester Central

PO199TG

East Pallant

PO197BZ

Cyril Way

PO196FJ

Bishopsgate Walk

PO191TB

West Pallant

PO191QZ

East Walls

PO198DY

Laburnum Villas

PO199XT

Basin Road

PO191RQ

Tower Street

PO197NP

Green Lane

PO197NS

Green Lane

PO199XB

Chichester Central

PO197TH

Bognor Road

PO191AH

South Street

PO191PY

Canon Lane

PO197HS

St James Road

PO197AJ

Cutten Way

PO198EL

Chichester By-Pass

PO197JL

The Hornet

PO191BU

Chapel Street

PO199SZ

East Pallant

PO191RW

West Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.