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Chichester South

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About

Chichester South ward encompasses the historic core of the city, defined by the iconic Cathedral spire and the Roman grid street pattern. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Georgian townhouses and more modern developments situated within the ancient city walls. The precincts of the Cathedral and the Bishop's Palace gardens form a significant green space at its heart.

The ward includes the southern sections of the main shopping streets and extends to residential neighbourhoods near the railway station. A notable feature is the proximity to the Chichester Canal basin, a quiet waterway leading from the city centre. The area functions as a hub for local administration, with the city council offices located here, blending daily civic life with its historic setting.

Area overview

On average Chichester South has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 213 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chichester South is £54,982 per year. There are 3 schools in Chichester South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Chichester South is home to around 6,877 people, with a population density of about 3,795.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
213
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chichester South Population
6,877
Population density
3,795.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
86.96(+176%)
Anti-social behaviour
77.8(+572%)
Shoplifting
64.85(+709%)
Public order
29.81(+388%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.59(+297%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,857
85.17%
Other White
425
6.18%
Indian
116
1.69%
Other Asian
82
1.19%
Irish
64
0.93%
Total population: 6,877

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,024
35.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,154
19.97%
No qualifications
885
15.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
771
13.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
572
9.9%
Total 16+ residents: 5,780

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
955
31.06%
Owns with a mortgage
649
21.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
643
20.91%
Other social rented
629
20.46%
Social rents from council
101
3.28%
Total households: 3,075

Property prices in Chichester South

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Chichester South area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £892,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chichester South 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 Chichester South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£555,000
Flats10£202,500
Semi-Detached26£380,000
Terraced33£342,000

10 years median price trend in Chichester South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chichester South.

All postcodes in Chichester South

PO198BP

Exton Road

PO198FX

Dukes Court

PO197DX

Ettrick Close

PO197PE

Lyndhurst Road

PO197TE

Florence Road

PO197FA

Gilmore Road

PO197PH

Caledonian Road

PO198BQ

Hay Road

PO198JH

Langdale Avenue

PO197QU

Florence Road

PO197QS

Caernarvon Road

PO197TL

York Road

PO197BQ

Liberator Place

PO197TB

Florence Road

PO198AQ

Cory Close

PO198HS

Whyke Road

PO197AF

Cleveland Road

PO197PZ

Florence Road

PO197QJ

Osborne Crescent

PO197AL

Whyke Road

PO198DF

Martlet Close

PO197DT

Stirling Road

PO197HG

William Road

PO198NS

Bognor Road

PO197JX

The Hornet

PO198AL

Kingsham Road

PO197PP

Velyn Avenue

PO197PX

Pound Farm Road

PO197DW

Stirling Road

PO197EA

Chequers Place

PO197TQ

Bognor Road

PO198AJ

Old Bakery Gardens

PO198AY

Kingsham Avenue

PO198JE

Willowbed Avenue

PO197BU

Lyndhurst Place

PO198AR

Grove Road

PO198FT

Exton Road

PO198BH

Taverner Place

PO198ET

Quarry Lane

PO198PL

Quarry Lane

PO197HF

Charles Avenue

PO198FU

Rankin Court

PO198PA

Quarry Lane

PO198AP

Grove Road

PO197AQ

Whyke Road

PO197BL

Parham Close

PO198GW

Kingsham Road

PO197TH

Bognor Road

PO198AW

Kingsham Avenue

PO198AX

Kingsham Avenue

PO198DA

Bramber Road

PO198RP

Chichester By-Pass

PO198RR

Gravel Lane

PO198JA

Willowbed Drive

PO198PQ

Gravel Lane

PO198PR

Spur Road

PO197TS

Bognor Road

PO197XR

Kensington Road

PO198HA

Whyke Road

PO197XP

Buckingham Drive

PO197DD

Woods Road

PO198AA

Phoenix Close

PO198BG

Mumford Place

PO197BF

Kathleen Gardens

PO197BN

Liberator Place

PO197PG

Lyndhurst Road

PO197UZ

Winden Avenue

PO198JF

Whyke Road

PO197AW

Whyke Road

PO197DR

Stirling Road

PO197HE

Charles Avenue

PO197PB

Cambrai Avenue

PO197XQ

Balmoral Close

PO198AT

Whyke Lane

PO198NX

Quarry Lane

PO198PP

Timberlane Industrial Estate

PO197AR

Pound Farm Road

PO197BE

Kathleen Gardens

PO197JB

Charles Avenue

PO198JD

Willowbed Avenue

PO197BZ

Cyril Way

PO197PS

Royal Close

PO198AD

Kingsham Road

PO198JB

Willowbed Drive

PO197TP

The Peacheries

PO197US

Whyke Lane

PO198BS

Exton Road

PO197HD

Charles Avenue

PO197PT

Royal Close

PO197QT

Quest Close

PO197XW

Marlborough Close

PO198DE

Herald Drive

PO198AN

Kingsham Avenue

PO198EX

Nursery Gardens

PO198FA

Whyke Marsh

PO197XU

Chatsworth Road

PO197PW

Clydesdale Avenue

PO197XD

Chatsworth Road

PO198AF

Wingard Way

PO198AS

Whyke Lane

Data Sources

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