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Chichester West

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chichester West Population

6,372

Population density

1,806.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,663

88.93%

Other White

285

4.48%

Other Asian

0.86%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.75%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.68%

Total population: 6,368

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	20	£605,000	£374,200	£527,499	£712,500	£1,021,250
Flats	16	£213,750	£95,000	£155,000	£308,000	£650,000
Semi-Detached	18	£448,500	£318,047	£355,750	£512,500	£857,000
Terraced	20	£365,000	£310,650	£319,000	£458,750	£726,250

10 years median price trend in Chichester West

All postcodes in Chichester West

PO191DJ

Orchard Street

PO193EN

Cedar Drive

PO193EU

Westgate

PO193FJ

Humphrey Place

PO193GN

Chichester West

PO193HA

Westgate

PO193HR

Westgate

PO193LJ

Barton Road

PO193LL

Oliver Whitby Road

PO193NL

Gilbert Road

PO193JF

Clay Lane

PO193RD

St Christophers Close

PO193DL

Henty Gardens

PO193DN

Henty Gardens

PO193ES

Westgate

PO193HN

Westgate

PO193NZ

Carleton Road

PO195DJ

Worcester Road

PO193QY

Chichester West

PO193GF

Schirmer Road

PO193JE

Albert Road

PO195DL

Gloucester Way

PO191DG

Orchard Gardens

PO193EA

Hawthorn Close

PO193GR

Buckner Crescent

PO193NN

Otter Close

PO193AN

Sherborne Road

PO193EZ

Westgate

PO193HE

Westgate

PO193LY

Langton Road

PO193RU

Fernleigh Close

PO193DR

Beech Avenue

PO193FZ

Chichester West

PO193JA

Fishbourne Road East

PO195DD

Canterbury Close

PO195DX

Salisbury Way

PO191DW

Joy Lane

PO193ED

Parklands Road

PO193PT

Brideoake Close

PO193RW

Appledram Lane North

PO191DH

Orchard Street

PO193DH

Westgate

PO193HF

Westgate

PO193HD

Cornfield Way

PO193NQ

Duncan Road

PO193NR

Gilbert Road

PO193PR

Old Broyle Road

PO195DE

Winchester Drive

PO193EG

Cedar Drive

PO193LW

Oliver Whitby Road

PO195DY

York Chase

PO193DD

St Pauls Road

PO193JB

Clay Lane

PO193JQ

Frederick Road

PO193NT

Montagu Road

PO195DR

Durham Gardens

PO195PD

Woodlands Lane

PO193GH

Skelton Mead

PO193GL

Hester Road

PO193PN

Pine Grove

PO193PW

West Way

PO193GJ

Drovers Lane

PO193LZ

Flaxman Avenue

PO193NP

Gilbert Road

PO193RJ

Westgate

PO193AL

Sherborne Road

PO193EH

Cedar Drive

PO193HG

Fishbourne Road (East)

PO193HT

Dolphin Mews

PO193PJ

Old Broyle Road

PO193EL

Cedar Drive

PO193GU

Nine Acres

PO195EA

Bristol Gardens

PO195PB

Woodlands Lane

PO193BQ

Avenue Approach

PO193BT

Cavendish Street

PO193EF

Walnut Avenue

PO195DF

Norwich Road

PO193FH

Fishbourne Road East

PO193GG

Barnard Mead

PO193GX

Whitegate Way

PO193JZ

Woodpecker Way

PO193LU

Oliver Whitby Road

PO193NH

Bell Close

PO193RN

Appledram Lane North

PO193AX

Newlands Lane

PO193EB

Parklands Road

PO193AQ

Sherborne Road

PO193DA

Parchment Street

PO193GD

Iden Drive

PO193GE

Piper Way

PO193NU

Carleton Road

PO195EB

Worcester Road

PO193LH

Oliver Whitby Road

PO193LN

Hannah Square

PO193NY

Carleton Road

PO193NG

Duncan Road

PO193EY

Tannery Close

PO193GS

Drovers Lane

PO193GZ

Middle Mead

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Chichester West

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