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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

PO193AN

Sherborne Road

PO193EF

Walnut Avenue

PO193PN

Pine Grove

PO195DW

Worcester Road

PO195EB

Worcester Road

PO193NW

Gilbert Road

PO193DN

Henty Gardens

PO193AQ

Sherborne Road

PO193RW

Appledram Lane North

PO193HU

Fishbourne Road East

PO193FS

Carthouse Mead

PO193BJ

St Pauls Road

PO193DH

Westgate

PO193DJ

Shoplands Place

PO193FU

High Meadow

PO193AF

Durnford Close

PO193RN

Appledram Lane North

PO193DY

Parklands Road

PO193JQ

Frederick Road

PO193AU

Newlands Lane

PO193DX

Parklands Road

PO195DG

Norwich Road

PO193LD

Barlow Road

PO193DE

Waterfield Gardens

PO193HH

Westgate

PO193DR

Beech Avenue

PO193GL

Hester Road

PO193JE

Albert Road

PO193AW

Sherborne Road

PO193LQ

Oliver Whitby Road

PO193EH

Cedar Drive

PO193GW

Chichester West

PO193JU

Fishbourne Road (East)

PO193HP

Westgate

PO193FR

Small Copse

PO193NL

Gilbert Road

PO193LH

Oliver Whitby Road

PO195PB

Woodlands Lane

PO193NF

Chichester West

PO193HX

Fishbourne Road East

PO193DQ

Mount Lane

PO191DQ

Orchard Street

PO193BD

Orchard Avenue

PO195DZ

Worcester Road

PO193FG

Oswald Court

PO193AP

Sherborne Road

PO191SG

Tollhouse Close

PO195EE

Worcester Road

PO193FQ

Tilekiln Lane

PO193BS

Cavendish Street

PO195DR

Durham Gardens

PO193ND

Wilson Close

PO191DH

Orchard Street

PO193GN

Chichester West

PO193GF

Schirmer Road

PO193LW

Oliver Whitby Road

PO193HZ

Fishbourne Road East

PO193GG

Barnard Mead

PO193DU

Parklands Road

PO193DZ

Hawthorn Close

PO193JT

Cathedral Way

PO193PW

West Way

PO193NQ

Duncan Road

PO195DX

Salisbury Way

PO193LF

Hilary Road

PO193DT

Parklands Road

PO195DH

Carlisle Gardens

PO193EJ

Cedar Drive

PO193GQ

Chichester West

PO193BG

Orchard Avenue

PO193JB

Clay Lane

PO193LR

Bishop Luffa Close

PO193FW

Rushy Mead

PO193GR

Buckner Crescent

PO193JG

Clay Lane

PO193DA

Parchment Street

PO193PJ

Old Broyle Road

PO195DY

York Chase

PO193HS

Fishbourne Road East

PO193EZ

Westgate

PO195DU

Guildford Place

PO193QZ

Chichester West

PO193LE

Oliver Whitby Road

PO195DN

Lincoln Green

PO193EQ

Cedar Drive

PO193PT

Brideoake Close

PO193EY

Tannery Close

PO195DP

Truro Close

PO193NR

Gilbert Road

PO193AT

Newlands Lane

PO193AL

Sherborne Road

PO193BB

Orchard Avenue

PO193LZ

Flaxman Avenue

PO193LU

Oliver Whitby Road

PO193ED

Parklands Road

PO193NT

Montagu Road

PO193GD

Iden Drive

PO193NJ

Duncan Road

PO193FJ

Humphrey Place

PO193BP

St Pauls Road

Data Sources

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