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Chichester

England / South East / Chichester

About

Chichester District is located in West Sussex, South East England. It covers an area of approximately 786 square kilometres, stretching from the South Downs to the coast. The district includes the historic city of Chichester, along with towns like Midhurst and Selsey, as well as numerous villages. The area is known for its mix of rural landscapes, coastal areas, and urban centres.

The district features significant landmarks such as Chichester Cathedral and Goodwood Estate, which hosts events like the Festival of Speed. The South Downs National Park covers part of the area, offering walking and cycling routes. Coastal towns like Selsey and Bracklesham provide access to beaches and water-based activities. The district has a range of housing, from city apartments to countryside properties, catering to different lifestyles.

Area overview

On average Chichester has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Chichester is £48,533 per year. There are 67 schools in Chichester: 49 primary (0 Outstanding and 44 Good) and 6 secondary (2 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chichester Population
124,068
Population density
157.8 per km²

Demographics

British
111,822
90.13%
Other White
5,333
4.3%
Other Asian
894
0.72%
Irish
862
0.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
720
0.58%
Total population: 124,071

Housing

Owns outright
22,715
41.97%
Owns with a mortgage
12,657
23.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
8,089
14.95%
Other social rented
7,100
13.12%
Other forms of private rent
1,718
3.17%
Total households: 54,118

Property prices in Chichester

Based on 1,520 recent sales, the median property price is £414,250 in Chichester area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £3,961,930.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached606£657,500
Flats239£220,000
Semi-Detached375£387,500
Terraced300£340,000

10 years price trend in Chichester

All wards in Chichester

Chichester Central

Chichester East

Chichester North

Chichester South

Chichester West

Easebourne

Fernhurst

Fittleworth

Goodwood

Harbour Villages

Harting

Lavant

Loxwood

Midhurst

North Mundham & Tangmere

Petworth

Selsey South

Sidlesham with Selsey North

Southbourne

The Witterings

Westbourne

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.