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Chichester West

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About

Chichester West ward forms the western portion of the city centre, extending from the historic core to the residential suburbs near the railway line. The area is characterised by a mix of residential streets, local retail outlets, and community facilities. Its boundaries are shaped by key transport routes, including the A259 and the railway, which separate it from adjacent neighbourhoods.

The ward contains the modern Whyke district, developed largely in the 20th century, providing much of the local housing stock. A significant feature is the presence of the Chichester Festival Theatre, a major cultural institution situated near Oaklands Park. The area also includes several schools and sports grounds, serving the local population.

Area overview

On average Chichester West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 246 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chichester West is £57,764 per year. There are 4 schools in Chichester West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chichester West is home to around 6,372 people, with a population density of about 1,806.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
246
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chichester West Population
6,372
Population density
1,806.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
100.44(+218%)
Anti-social behaviour
91.49(+690%)
Shoplifting
57.6(+618%)
Public order
38.92(+537%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.27(+292%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,663
88.93%
Other White
285
4.48%
Other Asian
55
0.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
48
0.75%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
43
0.68%
Total population: 6,368

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,144
39.72%
Level 3 (A level)
968
17.93%
No qualifications
766
14.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
703
13.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
396
7.34%
Total 16+ residents: 5,398

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,250
43.88%
Owns with a mortgage
525
18.43%
Other social rented
470
16.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
403
14.15%
Social rents from council
116
4.07%
Total households: 2,849

Property prices in Chichester West

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Chichester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chichester West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£605,000
Flats16£213,750
Semi-Detached18£448,500
Terraced20£365,000

10 years median price trend in Chichester West

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

All postcodes in Chichester West

PO193BX

Parchment Street

PO193FF

Oliver Whitby Road

PO193JD

Westmead Road

PO193LX

Neville Road

PO195DT

Hereford Close

PO193BH

St Pauls Road

PO193FQ

Tilekiln Lane

PO193GP

Chichester West

PO195DH

Carlisle Gardens

PO195DU

Guildford Place

PO195DW

Worcester Road

PO193EQ

Cedar Drive

PO193FR

Small Copse

PO193ND

Wilson Close

PO193PH

Old Broyle Road

PO195DS

Rochester Close

PO191XR

Tollhouse Close

PO191SF

Tollhouse Close

PO193GB

Harris Road

PO193PP

West Broyle Drive

PO193BG

Orchard Avenue

PO193FG

Oswald Court

PO193HS

Fishbourne Road East

PO193LB

Oliver Whitby Road

PO195EF

Exeter Road

PO193AP

Sherborne Road

PO193GY

Budds Copse Lane

PO193AU

Newlands Lane

PO193DG

Chichester West

PO193DY

Parklands Road

PO193DZ

Hawthorn Close

PO193BS

Cavendish Street

PO193DP

Parklands Road

PO193DT

Parklands Road

PO193LD

Barlow Road

PO193BJ

St Pauls Road

PO193EJ

Cedar Drive

PO193LF

Hilary Road

PO193AS

Newlands Lane

PO193BU

St Pauls Road

PO193JG

Clay Lane

PO195PF

Woodlands Lane

PO195DQ

Norwich Road

PO191DQ

Orchard Street

PO193BB

Orchard Avenue

PO193BY

Fishbourne Road East

PO193FP

Gobey Drive

PO193HY

Grove Park

PO193LE

Oliver Whitby Road

PO193NX

Carleton Road

PO193BE

Orchard Avenue

PO193EE

Walnut Avenue

PO193HX

Fishbourne Road East

PO193NF

Chichester West

PO193NJ

Duncan Road

PO195EU

Wells Crescent

PO193GQ

Chichester West

PO193HB

Westgate

PO195ED

Worcester Road

PO191SG

Tollhouse Close

PO193HZ

Fishbourne Road East

PO193RA

Parchment Street

PO193AE

Sherlock Avenue

PO193EP

St Bartholomews Close

PO193FS

Carthouse Mead

PO193GT

Nine Acres

PO193JU

Fishbourne Road (East)

PO193QZ

Chichester West

PO195DP

Truro Close

PO193AD

Sherborne Road

PO193NE

Chalk Stream Lane

PO191DD

Orchard Street

PO193LA

Oak Avenue

PO193LQ

Oliver Whitby Road

PO191SE

Tollhouse Close

PO193DE

Waterfield Gardens

PO193ET

Westgate

PO193FW

Rushy Mead

PO193BN

Washington Street

PO193DS

Beech Avenue

PO193GW

Chichester West

PO193JT

Cathedral Way

PO193AW

Sherborne Road

PO193AH

Oak Avenue

PO193BD

Orchard Avenue

PO193BP

St Pauls Road

PO193DU

Parklands Road

PO193DX

Parklands Road

PO193SA

Fishbourne Road (East)

PO193AJ

Oak Close

PO193LS

Bishop Luffa Close

PO195DN

Lincoln Green

PO195DZ

Worcester Road

PO193AA

Sherborne Road

PO193HJ

Chichester West

PO193LP

St Wilfrid Road

PO193NS

Montagu Road

PO195DG

Norwich Road

PO195EE

Worcester Road

PO193HU

Fishbourne Road East

Data Sources

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