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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

PO191QU

St Peters Market

PO191SX

Southgate

PO191SY

South Pallant

PO191TY

East Pallant

PO197AA

Juxon Close

PO197PY

Florence Road

PO191JH

Eastgate Square

PO191TB

West Pallant

PO191TH

South Pallant

PO197AU

Melbourne Road

PO197DH

Ettrick Road

PO197JZ

Melbourne Road

PO197PD

Whyke Lane

PO199ZG

Chichester Central

PO191AN

St Cyriacs

PO191FJ

South Street

PO196SR

Douglas Martin Road

PO198UD

Basin Road

PO199AF

Basin Road

PO199JQ

Basin Road

PO199SE

East Pallant

PO197XN

Kensington Road

PO191BX

Chapel Street

PO191QD

West Street

PO191RA

Avenue De Chartres

PO198FX

Dukes Court

PO198SG

Chichester Gate

PO198UN

Terminus Mill

PO191PZ

Canon Lane

PO191QA

Chichester Central

PO191EL

South Street

PO191QW

West Street

PO197DX

Ettrick Close

PO197LH

St Pancras

PO197LS

St Pancras

PO197LW

Riverside

PO197LY

Turnbull Road

PO197PE

Lyndhurst Road

PO197TE

Florence Road

PO191EB

Cooper Street

PO193HA

Westgate

PO197DJ

Stirling Road

PO197PH

Caledonian Road

PO198GS

Terminus Road

PO199TJ

East Pallant

PO199YZ

Chichester Central

PO197QU

Florence Road

PO191JN

East Street

PO191TA

Chichester Central

PO191TZ

East Pallant

PO196XF

Harvester Close

PO197QS

Caernarvon Road

PO198DJ

Avenue De Chartres

PO198ZZ

Terminus Road

PO199SG

East Pallant

PO199SJ

East Pallant

PO199TA

East Pallant

PO191DB

North Walls

PO193ES

Westgate

PO193HN

Westgate

PO197BQ

Liberator Place

PO197EN

Oving Road

PO197NU

Green Lane

PO197TB

Florence Road

PO191HL

East Street

PO191UZ

Cawley Road

PO197NW

Bridge Road

PO198DP

Stockbridge Road

PO191BZ

North Walls

PO191DF

Orchard Street

PO191LJ

Crane Street

PO191SU

South Pallant

PO197ND

Melbourne Road

PO197PZ

Florence Road

PO197QJ

Osborne Crescent

PO198PY

Basin Road

PO198SQ

Terminus Road

PO207SD

Basin Road

PO191LX

North Street

PO191PT

Vicars Close

PO191XP

South Pallant

PO196FG

Bishopsgate Walk

PO197AL

Whyke Road

PO197DL

Laburnum Grove

PO197TU

St Agnes Place

PO198SE

Southern Gate

PO199FL

Basin Road

PO191RQ

Tower Street

PO197DT

Stirling Road

PO197HG

William Road

PO197LG

Tozer Way

PO198GT

Terminus Road

PO198NS

Bognor Road

PO199SP

East Pallant

PO193EZ

Westgate

PO197JX

The Hornet

PO197TX

St Agnes Place

PO191SN

Avenue De Chartres

PO197AB

Chichester East

PO197XA

Jubilee Terrace

Data Sources

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