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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

PO191RP

West Street

PO191UP

St Johns Street

PO191WB

Basin Road

PO196SN

Spitalfield Lane

PO197JR

The Hornet

PO197PJ

Caledonian Road

PO197XG

Windsor Road

PO198DX

South Bank

PO198FD

John Rennie Road

PO191ED

East Street

PO191EH

South Street

PO198DG

Southgate

PO197BH

Lower Walls Walk

PO197DP

Barford Road

PO198ZJ

Basin Road

PO191BQ

The Woolstaplers

PO196XE

Spitalfield Lane

PO197HP

Westhampnett Road

PO197JJ

The Hornet

PO197NS

Green Lane

PO199NL

Basin Road

PO199TL

East Pallant

PO202XZ

Basin Road

PO191LH

Crane Street

PO197AN

Whyke Road

PO197EJ

Oving Road

PO197UR

Whyke Lane

PO197YB

Caernarvon Road

PO198GQ

Old Bakery Row

PO199XS

Basin Road

PO191SP

Old Market Avenue

PO193HB

Westgate

PO191EY

St John's Street

PO191SG

Tollhouse Close

PO197AX

Adelaide Road

PO197LX

Alexandra Road

PO197NP

Green Lane

PO197SB

St Pancras

PO197XT

Jubilee Terrace

PO197YE

Caernarvon Road

PO198DW

Terminus Road

PO199ZJ

Chichester Central

PO191HD

East Street

PO193EP

St Bartholomews Close

PO197BP

Liberator Place

PO197UX

Ormonde Avenue

PO197YD

Caernarvon Road

PO198EU

King's Avenue

PO199NE

Basin Road

PO191LL

Crane Street

PO191QL

Tower Street

PO197DU

Ettrick Road

PO197FS

Blackberry Lane

PO197UT

Whyke Lane

PO197XS

Kensington Road

PO198PD

Stockbridge Road

PO199SH

East Pallant

PO191JR

Market Avenue

PO191QS

West Street

PO196SW

Lime Close

PO197WX

Stride Close

PO197EH

Oving Road

PO197NB

Adelaide Road

PO197UP

Velyn Avenue

PO199HJ

Basin Road

PO191DS

South Street

PO191QZ

East Walls

PO191SE

Tollhouse Close

PO191ZN

Basin Road

PO193ET

Westgate

PO196FL

Bishopsgate Walk

PO197HS

St James Road

PO197NF

Adelaide Road

PO197NT

Green Lane

PO197SW

Lake Road

PO197WS

Berkeley Mews

PO197XL

Windsor Road

PO197YL

Caernarvon Road

PO191GF

Deanery Close

PO191TU

St John's Street

PO196SD

Spitalfield Lane

PO197BX

The Hornet

PO197DE

Chatsworth Road

PO197GT

The Hornet

PO197JQ

The Hornet

PO197LZ

Lewis Road

PO197TD

Lake Road

PO197XF

Windsor Road

PO198DH

Southgate

PO198TL

Southern Gate

PO199SZ

East Pallant

PO199WU

Basin Road

PO199YU

Chichester Central

PO199ZH

Chichester Central

PO191QB

The Close

PO191UA

Baffins Lane

PO197AH

Whyke Road

PO197UD

Eastgate Mews

PO199LW

Basin Road

PO199QF

Basin Road

Data Sources

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