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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

PO197XS

Kensington Road

PO198EJ

South Bank

PO199TJ

East Pallant

PO198DR

Canal Place

PO191HZ

West Street

PO199SJ

East Pallant

PO198DJ

Avenue De Chartres

PO193EZ

Westgate

PO197TX

St Agnes Place

PO193ZU

Basin Road

PO197PA

Velyn Avenue

PO191JT

Market Avenue

PO197LQ

Tozer Way

PO197AR

Pound Farm Road

PO197HP

Westhampnett Road

PO191TD

West Pallant

PO191XD

Cawley Road

PO198ER

Chichester Central

PO196SW

Lime Close

PO196FL

Bishopsgate Walk

PO198UJ

Terminus Road

PO191RP

West Street

PO198DN

Avenue De Chartres

PO191EH

South Street

PO196SB

Spitalfield Lane

PO199ZD

Chichester Central

PO191JU

Market Avenue

PO197LZ

Lewis Road

PO199WW

Basin Road

PO197JG

The Hornet

PO191XF

Cawley Road

PO198DP

Stockbridge Road

PO197QT

Quest Close

PO198ZJ

Basin Road

PO197NY

Adelaide Road

PO191QN

Tower Close

PO197XN

Kensington Road

PO191EE

South Street

PO197QU

Florence Road

PO197EH

Oving Road

PO191BS

Providence Place

PO197UR

Whyke Lane

PO198ED

Stockbridge Road

PO199SL

East Pallant

PO199HQ

Basin Road

PO197PU

Pound Farm Road

PO191EB

Cooper Street

PO198TW

Terminus Road

PO199ZZ

East Pallant

PO197TY

St Agnes Place

PO197DN

Stirling Road

PO197PG

Lyndhurst Road

PO197EN

Oving Road

PO197XW

Marlborough Close

PO198GP

Stockbridge Road

PO199UG

Basin Road

PO191SP

Old Market Avenue

PO197NW

Bridge Road

PO198GR

Southern Gate

PO197BH

Lower Walls Walk

PO191SF

Tollhouse Close

PO197LG

Tozer Way

PO197SH

St Pancras

PO191BT

Chapel Street

PO199TD

East Pallant

PO197DT

Stirling Road

PO197XR

Kensington Road

PO198EA

Kings Avenue

PO197LD

Needlemakers

PO196SH

Spitalfield Lane

PO191QD

West Street

PO198NS

Bognor Road

PO191SX

Southgate

PO197TQ

Bognor Road

PO197TG

Bognor Road

PO197NG

Adelaide Road

PO191QH

Tower Street

PO191DN

Southgate

PO199AF

Basin Road

PO191LB

North Street

PO191JE

East Street

PO191QU

St Peters Market

PO191PT

Vicars Close

PO198FX

Dukes Court

PO199YU

Chichester Central

PO197LH

St Pancras

PO197XU

Chatsworth Road

PO191QF

West Street

PO199XU

Basin Road

PO199TH

East Pallant

PO197XD

Chatsworth Road

PO199TL

East Pallant

PO197XT

Jubilee Terrace

PO191NF

North Street

PO196TU

Whiteside Close

PO191SG

Tollhouse Close

PO197JJ

The Hornet

PO197NH

Kent Road

PO197XG

Windsor Road

PO198EU

King's Avenue

Data Sources

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