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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 278 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
278
Deprivation level
5/10
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
115.98(+266%)
Anti-social behaviour
107.82(+777%)
Shoplifting
64.19(+704%)
Public order
42.84(+606%)
Criminal damage and arson
31.54(+389%)
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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £447,000 in Chichester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,000,000.

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
Detached26£600,000
Flats17£217,500
Semi-Detached19£450,000
Terraced19£370,000

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

PO191DW

Joy Lane

PO193JZ

Woodpecker Way

PO193FX

Beehive Lane

PO193ET

Westgate

PO193HY

Grove Park

PO193EL

Cedar Drive

PO193RA

Parchment Street

PO193NY

Carleton Road

PO193LT

Bishop Luffa Close

PO193NE

Chalk Stream Lane

PO193LB

Oliver Whitby Road

PO193HT

Dolphin Mews

PO193LN

Hannah Square

PO193HL

Fishbourne Road East

PO193NZ

Carleton Road

PO195DS

Rochester Close

PO193HG

Fishbourne Road (East)

PO193NB

Ashburnham Close

PO193EB

Parklands Road

PO193AD

Sherborne Road

PO193NN

Otter Close

PO193AE

Sherlock Avenue

PO195PD

Woodlands Lane

PO193BT

Cavendish Street

PO193EE

Walnut Avenue

PO193PR

Old Broyle Road

PO193BX

Parchment Street

PO193NA

Flaxman Avenue

PO193FP

Gobey Drive

PO193NS

Montagu Road

PO193NG

Duncan Road

PO193AR

Newlands Lane

PO193QY

Highfield Lane

PO193GY

Budds Copse Lane

PO193HW

The Rew

PO193HD

Cornfield Way

PO193FH

Fishbourne Road East

PO193DD

St Pauls Road

PO193LL

Oliver Whitby Road

PO193PP

West Broyle Drive

PO193DW

Henty Gardens

PO193LX

Neville Road

PO193EU

Westgate

PO193GB

Harris Road

PO193RU

Fernleigh Close

PO193EA

Hawthorn Close

PO193BE

Orchard Avenue

PO195PE

Woodlands Lane

PO193DG

Chichester West

PO193AA

Sherborne Road

PO193FN

Locks Farm Lane

PO193AH

Oak Avenue

PO193BH

St Pauls Road

PO193FZ

Chichester West

PO193LS

Bishop Luffa Close

PO193DS

Beech Avenue

PO193AJ

Oak Close

PO191DD

Orchard Street

PO193HA

Westgate

PO195EF

Exeter Road

PO193GT

Nine Acres

PO193BY

Fishbourne Road East

PO195DJ

Worcester Road

PO193GH

Skelton Mead

PO193FT

Farm Barns Lane

PO193GJ

Drovers Lane

PO193EP

St Bartholomews Close

PO193LA

Oak Avenue

PO195EU

Wells Crescent

PO193PH

Old Broyle Road

PO195DE

Winchester Drive

PO193AX

Newlands Lane

PO193SA

Fishbourne Road (East)

PO193FL

Small Meadow

PO193JA

Fishbourne Road East

PO193EN

Cedar Drive

PO193GA

Chichester West

PO193DP

Parklands Road

PO193HJ

Chichester West

PO193GU

Nine Acres

PO195DT

Hereford Close

PO193HB

Westgate

PO193FF

Oliver Whitby Road

PO193GP

Chichester West

PO193JD

Westmead Road

PO193RJ

Westgate

PO193DL

Henty Gardens

PO193BU

St Pauls Road

PO191DG

Orchard Gardens

PO193BN

Washington Street

PO193JF

Clay Lane

PO193LY

Langton Road

PO193ES

Westgate

PO193NP

Gilbert Road

PO193NH

Bell Close

PO193AG

Durnford Close

PO191SE

Tollhouse Close

PO193HE

Westgate

PO193HN

Westgate

PO193NU

Carleton Road

Data Sources

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