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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

PO198GR

Southern Gate

PO191TD

West Pallant

PO197PP

Velyn Avenue

PO197PX

Pound Farm Road

PO197XH

New Park Road

PO199ZB

Chichester Central

PO191RW

West Street

PO197DW

Stirling Road

PO197NE

Melbourne Road

PO197TQ

Bognor Road

PO198AJ

Old Bakery Gardens

PO198EQ

Chichester Central

PO199WG

Basin Road

PO193DH

Westgate

PO197BU

Lyndhurst Place

PO198GP

Stockbridge Road

PO199TG

East Pallant

PO191EA

Deanery Close

PO191XF

Cawley Road

PO197SA

Litten Terrace

PO191AB

West Street

PO191DN

Southgate

PO191XQ

St John's Street

PO196SH

Spitalfield Lane

PO197JY

Melbourne Road

PO197LJ

Needlemakers

PO199TH

East Pallant

PO199YW

Chichester Central

PO191BP

Northgate

PO191EE

South Street

PO197LT

St Pancras

PO198ES

Stockbridge Road

PO199NX

Basin Road

PO199RN

Basin Road

PO199SD

East Pallant

PO199SU

East Pallant

PO191QF

West Street

PO191RT

West Street

PO197LD

Needlemakers

PO198AP

Grove Road

PO198EJ

South Bank

PO191JG

East Street

PO197AQ

Whyke Road

PO197JL

The Hornet

PO197NA

Adelaide Road

PO197NY

Adelaide Road

PO199WW

Basin Road

PO191ES

Southgate

PO193RJ

Westgate

PO197LP

Riverside

PO197PR

Velyn Avenue

PO197TH

Bognor Road

PO198TW

Terminus Road

PO191PX

Avenue De Chartres

PO191XD

Cawley Road

PO196SG

Spitalfield Lane

PO198ER

Chichester Central

PO198UJ

Terminus Road

PO191DL

Chapel Street

PO191UU

St Johns Street

PO193ZU

Basin Road

PO197SZ

Litten Place

PO197TS

Bognor Road

PO197XB

Jubilee Road

PO197XR

Kensington Road

PO191EJ

South Street

PO191SB

Avenue De Chartres

PO191TL

North Pallant

PO197TN

St Agnes Place

PO197XP

Buckingham Drive

PO198FF

Fairhaven Place

PO198PU

Basin Road

PO199TN

East Pallant

PO191TR

East Pallant

PO197DD

Woods Road

PO197GD

Needlemakers

PO198EA

Kings Avenue

PO198EL

Chichester By-Pass

PO199SN

East Pallant

PO199SS

East Pallant

PO191DA

North Walls

PO191DT

Southgate

PO191HZ

West Street

PO191QJ

Tower Street

PO191QP

West Street

PO196YJ

Spitalfield Lane

PO197BN

Liberator Place

PO197PG

Lyndhurst Road

PO197UZ

Winden Avenue

PO199RJ

Basin Road

PO199WD

Basin Road

PO191AU

Alderman's Walk

PO191DP

Southgate

PO191TF

West Pallant

PO197BB

The Hornet

PO197DR

Stirling Road

PO197EU

Basin Road

PO197HE

Charles Avenue

PO197XQ

Balmoral Close

PO198AT

Whyke Lane

Data Sources

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