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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

PO197SW

Lake Road

PO197HA

St James' Road

PO193HB

Westgate

PO197NT

Green Lane

PO197AB

Chichester East

PO191SU

South Pallant

PO196XD

Spitalfield Lane

PO198TT

Leigh Road

PO199SG

East Pallant

PO199LW

Basin Road

PO197BA

Keats Way

PO191EY

St John's Street

PO198SG

Chichester Gate

PO191TQ

North Pallant

PO191EX

East Walls

PO197AX

Adelaide Road

PO197NJ

Joys Croft

PO197XX

Chatsworth Road

PO197TS

Bognor Road

PO197TE

Florence Road

PO197BN

Liberator Place

PO191RD

Via Ravenna

PO191XQ

St John's Street

PO199ST

East Pallant

PO191ED

East Street

PO191BF

Baffin's Lane

PO199HJ

Basin Road

PO197US

Whyke Lane

PO199NE

Basin Road

PO197GT

The Hornet

PO197DJ

Stirling Road

PO199SD

East Pallant

PO191BZ

North Walls

PO196FQ

Bishopsgate Walk

PO191UZ

Cawley Road

PO191TF

West Pallant

PO199JQ

Basin Road

PO191BP

Northgate

PO197HJ

St Pancras

PO191LX

North Street

PO197DW

Stirling Road

PO191LL

Crane Street

PO191RT

West Street

PO191DF

Orchard Street

PO191DE

Orchard Street

PO191QJ

Tower Street

PO198DZ

Stockbridge Road

PO191XR

Tollhouse Close

PO191JH

Eastgate Square

PO198PH

Terminus Road

PO197DF

Richard Road

PO196SD

Spitalfield Lane

PO191XT

Cawley Road

PO191RN

West Street

PO198EZ

Southern Gate

PO198SQ

Terminus Road

PO199FL

Basin Road

PO197NE

Melbourne Road

PO197DP

Barford Road

PO191AW

St Cyriacs

PO197LA

Guilden Road

PO198DX

South Bank

PO197NB

Adelaide Road

PO191SB

Avenue De Chartres

PO191EA

Deanery Close

PO197QJ

Osborne Crescent

PO197YF

New Park Road

PO199EG

Basin Road

PO197XQ

Balmoral Close

PO196SS

Swanfield Drive

PO197PR

Velyn Avenue

PO197DS

Stirling Road

PO191EJ

South Street

PO191UU

St Johns Street

PO199RJ

Basin Road

PO193DQ

Mount Lane

PO191AX

The Providence

PO197FL

Royal Close

PO198GU

Southgate

PO197QH

Osborne Crescent

PO197SB

St Pancras

PO191SR

Theatre Lane

PO198SE

Southern Gate

Data Sources

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