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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 278 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.3× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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

Median price£422,500
Price per sq ft£408
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£317K – £570K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 (about £408 per square foot) in Chichester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chichester West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£585,000£444
Semi-Detached19£447,000£401
Terraced19£362,500£402
Flats24£212,250£353

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chichester West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chichester West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£500,000£247,500£357,500£305,000
2017£475,000£205,000£350,000£410,000
2018£493,750£215,000£375,000£369,200
2019£500,000£225,000£335,000£380,000
2020£535,000£228,250£375,000£374,000
2021£526,500£203,250£385,000£339,500
2022£501,250£217,500£395,000£376,000
2023£582,500£210,000£395,000£347,498
2024£542,500£170,000£365,000£347,475
2025£572,500£217,500£450,000£422,500
2026£610,000£150,000£355,000£331,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chichester West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chichester West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£372£368£329£299
2017£398£336£390£367
2018£399£374£357£384
2019£377£342£349£370
2020£384£338£415£391
2021£426£344£427£408
2022£429£331£441£435
2023£444£355£421£431
2024£441£291£418£416
2025£441£406£385£427
2026£401£324£423£398
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chichester West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chichester West in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.