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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

PO197PJ

Caledonian Road

PO196TD

Swanfield Drive

PO197BE

Kathleen Gardens

PO191GF

Deanery Close

PO191HR

East Street

PO191LJ

Crane Street

PO196YJ

Spitalfield Lane

PO197XL

Windsor Road

PO191RB

Chichester Central

PO197HR

St James Road

PO197PY

Florence Road

PO197BP

Liberator Place

PO191JD

Baffin's Lane

PO197JX

The Hornet

PO199SB

East Pallant

PO199ZJ

Chichester Central

PO197HD

Charles Avenue

PO207SD

Basin Road

PO197LU

St Pancras

PO191FJ

South Street

PO197UU

Cambrai Avenue

PO199RN

Basin Road

PO193ET

Westgate

PO202XZ

Basin Road

PO197TU

St Agnes Place

PO199TE

East Pallant

PO197UX

Ormonde Avenue

PO191UE

Friary Lane

PO198AU

Whyke Lane

PO199TY

Basin Road

PO198TX

Terminus Road

PO199XE

Basin Road

PO198GS

Terminus Road

PO197BU

Lyndhurst Place

PO197EG

Oving Road

PO197BX

The Hornet

PO198UD

Basin Road

PO197XY

New Park Road

PO191JN

East Street

PO197JP

St Agnes Place

PO199SW

East Pallant

PO197PP

Velyn Avenue

PO199SU

East Pallant

PO199SQ

East Pallant

PO199SN

East Pallant

PO197TF

Bognor Road

PO197JZ

Melbourne Road

PO197NL

Needlemakers

PO197BQ

Liberator Place

PO199TB

East Pallant

PO197PH

Caledonian Road

PO198ZZ

Terminus Road

PO197LT

St Pancras

PO191JG

East Street

PO191JL

Eastgate Square

PO198UL

Terminus Road

PO191DR

Old Market Avenue

PO191ES

Southgate

PO191QQ

Wall Cottage Drive

PO191LH

Crane Street

PO191HA

East Street

PO191JR

Market Avenue

PO191BA

Northgate

PO197LW

Riverside

PO197DX

Ettrick Close

PO197DD

Woods Road

PO191DT

Southgate

PO197PE

Lyndhurst Road

PO191DB

North Walls

PO197AA

Juxon Close

PO197BG

Church Square

PO197PX

Pound Farm Road

PO197PS

Royal Close

PO180NZ

Basin Road

PO193EP

St Bartholomews Close

PO196SP

Douglas Martin Road

PO191EQ

Deanery Close

PO191HL

East Street

PO198AJ

Old Bakery Gardens

PO191BX

Chapel Street

PO197LR

St Pancras

PO191DS

South Street

PO197NA

Adelaide Road

PO197LP

Riverside

PO191QP

West Street

PO197XH

New Park Road

PO199WU

Basin Road

PO199ZH

Chichester Central

PO191TY

East Pallant

PO199SE

East Pallant

PO198TU

Leigh Road

PO196SG

Spitalfield Lane

PO191QS

West Street

PO199SH

East Pallant

PO198DG

Southgate

PO197BD

Church Square

PO196FG

Bishopsgate Walk

PO191UG

New Town

PO197AL

Whyke Road

PO197JR

The Hornet

Data Sources

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