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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 238 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
238
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
98.73(+211%)
Anti-social behaviour
90.45(+635%)
Shoplifting
70.52(+784%)
Public order
33.59(+453%)
Criminal damage and arson
30.1(+367%)
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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 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
Semi-Detached21£367,000
Terraced33£342,500
Detached6£400,000
Flats10£210,000

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

PO197US

Whyke Lane

PO197XF

Windsor Road

PO198FA

Whyke Marsh

PO198NS

Bognor Road

PO197TF

Bognor Road

PO198BG

Mumford Place

PO197QU

Florence Road

PO197EY

Charles Avenue

PO198HP

Whyke Road

PO198AA

Phoenix Close

PO198BJ

Hay Road

PO197PJ

Caledonian Road

PO197FL

Royal Close

PO198TH

Chichester By Pass

PO197PS

Royal Close

PO197BN

Liberator Place

PO198PP

Timberlane Industrial Estate

PO198BS

Exton Road

PO197XD

Chatsworth Road

PO197SW

Lake Road

PO197DX

Ettrick Close

PO197QS

Caernarvon Road

PO197PQ

Caledonian Road

PO197FA

Gilmore Road

PO197XU

Chatsworth Road

PO197TQ

Bognor Road

PO197PA

Velyn Avenue

PO197DP

Barford Road

PO197XX

Chatsworth Road

PO197PY

Florence Road

PO197PZ

Florence Road

PO198BP

Exton Road

PO197XE

Blenheim Gardens

PO197BU

Lyndhurst Place

PO198AZ

Eastland Road

PO197AF

Cleveland Road

PO197AN

Whyke Road

PO197PF

Lyndhurst Road

PO198HT

Whyke Road

PO197PW

Clydesdale Avenue

PO198BY

Cherry Orchard Road

PO197TD

Lake Road

PO197BZ

Cyril Way

PO198DB

Garland Close

PO198HX

Willowbed Drive

PO197DT

Stirling Road

PO198PE

Gravel Lane

PO197BL

Parham Close

PO197AD

Cleveland Road

PO197YA

Chatsworth Road

PO198FU

Rankin Court

PO197QT

Quest Close

PO197DF

Richard Road

PO197PE

Lyndhurst Road

PO198AY

Kingsham Avenue

PO198TP

Whyke Close

PO197TG

Bognor Road

PO197TA

Gilmore Road

PO197JB

Charles Avenue

PO198BU

Cherry Orchard Road

PO198JG

Whyke Road

PO197WR

Henry Close

PO197YE

Caernarvon Road

PO197UY

Cambrai Avenue

PO197XQ

Balmoral Close

PO198AW

Kingsham Avenue

PO197TE

Florence Road

PO198AL

Kingsham Road

PO198FZ

Bakery Mews

PO198FT

Exton Road

PO197UX

Ormonde Avenue

PO198PN

Quarry Lane

PO197HE

Charles Avenue

PO198RR

Gravel Lane

PO197PT

Royal Close

PO197YL

Caernarvon Road

PO197BE

Kathleen Gardens

PO198HU

Whyke Road

PO198PA

Quarry Lane

PO198ET

Quarry Lane

PO198BD

Hay Road

PO198JF

Whyke Road

PO197DD

Woods Road

PO198AH

Kingsham Road

PO197UP

Velyn Avenue

PO197PX

Pound Farm Road

PO197TH

Bognor Road

PO197XN

Kensington Road

PO198AT

Whyke Lane

PO197PU

Pound Farm Road

PO197TR

Bognor Road

PO197XW

Marlborough Close

PO198DD

Orchard Villas

PO197QJ

Osborne Crescent

PO197EZ

Charles Avenue

PO198HA

Whyke Road

PO197AW

Whyke Road

PO198BN

Hay Road

PO197UA

Rumbolds Close

PO198PR

Spur Road

Data Sources

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