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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

PO199HQ

Basin Road

PO199QZ

Basin Road

PO191SR

Theatre Lane

PO196SS

Swanfield Drive

PO197AR

Pound Farm Road

PO197BE

Kathleen Gardens

PO197LR

St Pancras

PO197NH

Kent Road

PO199ZD

Chichester Central

PO191AJ

St Cyriacs

PO191XT

Cawley Road

PO197BG

Church Square

PO197BZ

Cyril Way

PO197NG

Adelaide Road

PO197NL

Needlemakers

PO197PS

Royal Close

PO197XY

New Park Road

PO198DZ

Stockbridge Road

PO199TF

East Pallant

PO199UG

Basin Road

PO197BD

Church Square

PO197NX

Tozer Way

PO197US

Whyke Lane

PO198DQ

Southgate

PO199SF

East Pallant

PO191SS

South Street

PO193EY

Tannery Close

PO197EG

Oving Road

PO197HD

Charles Avenue

PO197LQ

Tozer Way

PO197LU

St Pancras

PO197NQ

Adelaide Road

PO197PT

Royal Close

PO197QT

Quest Close

PO197SJ

St Pancras

PO197XW

Marlborough Close

PO198DY

Laburnum Villas

PO199TY

Basin Road

PO191JE

East Street

PO191QN

Tower Close

PO191SW

Old Market Avenue

PO191UR

St Johns Street

PO193DQ

Mount Lane

PO196XD

Spitalfield Lane

PO197HJ

St Pancras

PO191DE

Orchard Street

PO191DR

Old Market Avenue

PO191RG

Chichester Central

PO198PH

Terminus Road

PO198TU

Leigh Road

PO198UL

Terminus Road

PO199SB

East Pallant

PO191BA

Northgate

PO191EU

Southgate

PO191UE

Friary Lane

PO197HR

St James Road

PO197NJ

Joys Croft

PO197SH

St Pancras

PO197YF

New Park Road

PO199SW

East Pallant

PO199YB

Chichester Central

PO191EQ

Deanery Close

PO191LB

North Street

PO191XB

Cawley Road

PO197AP

Peter Weston Place

PO197EL

Russell Street

PO197JG

The Hornet

PO197LA

Guilden Road

PO197XU

Chatsworth Road

PO199SA

East Pallant

PO199XQ

Basin Road

PO199ZZ

East Pallant

PO191AA

Basin Road

PO191AH

South Street

PO191RB

Chichester Central

PO196SP

Douglas Martin Road

PO199XB

Chichester Central

PO191AX

The Providence

PO191HA

East Street

PO191NF

North Street

PO196TD

Swanfield Drive

PO197PW

Clydesdale Avenue

PO197XD

Chatsworth Road

Data Sources

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