Postcode PO18 0FB is located in an urban city, within the Chichester East area of Chichester in the South East region, and forms part of the College Lane & Oaklands area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in College Lane & Oaklands is £50,570 per year. The median sale price in Chichester East is £319,750 (around £364 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £222,500 and £441,250. The nearest station is Chichester, about 1.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
College Lane & Oaklands has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,132 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
College Lane & Oaklands has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in College Lane & Oaklands is £50,570 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from PO18 0FB.
College Lane & Oaklands near PO18 0FB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chichester located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £319,750 (about £364 per square foot) in Chichester East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,170,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £520,000 | £384 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £330,000 | £365 |
| Terraced | 21 | £325,000 | £384 |
| Flats | 25 | £195,000 | £287 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £465,000 | £206,250 | £275,000 | £267,500 |
| 2017 | £477,500 | £200,000 | £330,000 | £305,000 |
| 2018 | £452,500 | £200,250 | £280,000 | £325,000 |
| 2019 | £340,000 | £290,000 | £332,500 | £295,000 |
| 2020 | £450,000 | £191,250 | £325,000 | £305,000 |
| 2021 | £450,000 | £217,000 | £356,150 | £311,000 |
| 2022 | £510,000 | £245,000 | £368,000 | £362,250 |
| 2023 | £515,000 | £188,250 | £345,000 | £346,500 |
| 2024 | £420,000 | £200,000 | £337,500 | £360,000 |
| 2025 | £510,000 | £196,250 | £385,000 | £318,750 |
| 2026 | £520,000 | £204,500 | £347,500 | £337,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £336 | £290 | £336 | £340 |
| 2017 | £531 | £324 | £322 | £331 |
| 2018 | £369 | £337 | £368 | £345 |
| 2019 | £344 | £354 | £335 | £339 |
| 2020 | £359 | £286 | £339 | £339 |
| 2021 | £379 | £319 | £348 | £366 |
| 2022 | £399 | £378 | £429 | £413 |
| 2023 | £447 | £296 | £410 | £340 |
| 2024 | £429 | £317 | £395 | £406 |
| 2025 | £409 | £294 | £380 | £386 |
| 2026 | £384 | £269 | £337 | £342 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO18 0FB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 17, The Sadlers, Chichester, PO18 0PR | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 1, Gerard Walk, Chichester, PO18 0GF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £316,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 7, Gerard Walk, Chichester, PO18 0GF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 30, Fairman Road, Chichester, PO18 0GD | Detached | Freehold | £446,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 32, Fairman Road, Chichester, PO18 0GD | Detached | Freehold | £452,500 |
In the PO18 0FB postcode area, located within College Lane & Oaklands, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | The March CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Mar 2023. | |
The March CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Mar 2023
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Portfield Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
Portfield Primary Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 13 Jan 2026
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| 0.7 mi | Nursery | Chichester Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2015. | |
Chichester Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Feb 2015
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO18 0FB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Barnfield Drive, Chichester, PO19 7AG | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Barnfield Drive, Chichester, PO19 7AG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Westhampnett Road, Chichester, PO19 7YR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Abel Smith Way, Chichester, PO19 6EX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 1 Millfield Close, Chichester, PO19 6UR | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Chichester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PO18 0FB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bill Brisbane
Chichester East - Elected 4 May 2023
Rhys John Chant
Chichester East - Elected 4 May 2023
Jess Brown-Fuller
Chichester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO18 0FB records about 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around PO18 0FB in Chichester East is £319,750 (about £364 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to PO18 0FB, including The March CofE Primary School (Good), Portfield Primary Academy (Requires improvement) and Chichester Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PO18 0FB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,132 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chichester covering PO18 0FB is Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bill Brisbane (Liberal Democrats) and Rhys John Chant (Liberal Democrats).