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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

PO198DA

Bramber Road

Data Sources

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