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PO19 1AJ

St Cyriacs

Chichester Central

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Detailed insights for PO19 1AJ

Overview

Postcode PO19 1AJ is located in an urban city, within the Chichester Central ward of Chichester in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Chichester area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 439.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Chichester is £53,972 per year. The nearest station is Chichester, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Oaklands Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
440
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Central Chichester has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,367 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Chichester has a very high crime rate, with approximately 439.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Central Chichester is £53,972 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO19 1AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Chichester near PO19 1AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chichester located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO19 1AJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Chichester

N/A

Walking directions to Chichester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO19 1AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miOaklands ParkLargeWalking directions to Oaklands Park
0.2 miPriory ParkMediumWalking directions to Priory Park
0.3 miThe Brewery FieldSmallWalking directions to The Brewery Field

Area Profile

Population
373
Population density
2,471.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
179.32(+1358%)
Violence and sexual offences
174.68(+451%)
Shoplifting
94.94(+1090%)
Public order
67.93(+1019%)
Criminal damage and arson
54.43(+744%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
79.62%
Other White
33
8.97%
Other Asian
12
3.26%
Irish
10
2.72%
Chinese
8
2.17%
Total population: 368

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
215
61.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
10.63%
Level 3 (A level)
37
10.63%
No qualifications
29
8.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
4.6%
Total 16+ residents: 348

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
107
48.42%
Owns outright
77
34.84%
Owns with a mortgage
18
8.14%
Other forms of private rent
13
5.88%
Other social rented
5
2.26%
Total households: 221

Property prices in Chichester Central

Median price£327,500
Price per sq ft£389
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£226K – £522K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 (about £389 per square foot) in Chichester Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,475,000.

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 Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£687,500£496
Terraced14£482,500£483
Semi-Detached2£461,250£378
Flats30£240,000£328

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chichester Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chichester Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£760,000£172,500£439,250£595,000
2017£448,250£263,750£600,000£591,250
2018£900,000£237,000£565,000£499,950
2019£550,000£193,000£352,000£480,000
2020£575,000£207,000£360,000£535,000
2021£575,000£233,750£486,000£490,000
2022£1,132,500£237,475£820,000£520,000
2023£759,000£222,000£490,000£468,000
2024£695,000£207,500£512,500£425,000
2025£700,000£250,000£515,000£575,000
2026£150,000£360,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chichester Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chichester Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£526£316£330£457
2017£376£375£407£443
2018£428£383£510£432
2019£326£327£344£437
2020£438£308£336£485
2021£443£313£393£460
2022£452£372£549£486
2023£351£323£584£514
2024£439£368£474£519
2025£496£342£392£493
2026£266£423
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chichester Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO19 1AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO19 1AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Dec 202529 - 30, North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LXOtherFreehold£1,530,000
16 Jul 2025Top Flat, 31, North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LXOtherFreehold£1,400,000
20 Mar 2025Flat 30, Rose Court, St Cyriacs, Chichester, PO19 1AWFlatsLeasehold£270,000
01 Sept 2025Flat 14, Regnum Court, North Walls, Chichester, PO19 1BZFlatsLeasehold£265,000
15 Aug 2025Flat 23, Regnum Court, North Walls, Chichester, PO19 1BZFlatsLeasehold£262,000

Schools

In the PO19 1AJ postcode area, located within Central Chichester, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO19 1AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt. Joseph's CofE Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt. Joseph's Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Prebendal SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO19 1AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO19 1AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIceland55 South Street, Chichester, PO19 1DSWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodSpitalfield Lane, Chichester, PO19 6BFWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miCook53 East Street, Chichester, PO19 1JGWalking directions to Cook
0.3 miCo-op Food52 East Street, Chichester, PO19 1JGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miOne Stop63 St Pauls Road, Chichester, PO19 3DDWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chichester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,564
Band B£1,825
Band C£2,086
Band D£2,346
Band E£2,868
Band F£3,389
Band G£3,911
Band H£4,693

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PO19 1AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Vivian

Chichester Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jess Brown-Fuller

Chichester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictChichesterE07000225
Parliamentary ConstituencyChichesterE14001166
WardChichester CentralE05011666
ParishChichesterE04009888
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central ChichesterE02006570
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chichester 010DE01031490
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about PO19 1AJ

Is PO19 1AJ (Central Chichester) safe?

The area around PO19 1AJ records about 440 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.

What is the average house price near PO19 1AJ?

The median sale price around PO19 1AJ in Central Chichester is £327,500 (about £389 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO19 1AJ?

There are 16 schools close to PO19 1AJ, including St. Joseph's CofE Junior School (Good), St. Joseph's Infant School (Good) and The Prebendal School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO19 1AJ?

The closest station to PO19 1AJ is Chichester, about 768 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO19 1AJ?

PO19 1AJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,367 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO19 1AJ (Central Chichester) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chichester covering PO19 1AJ is Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Vivian (Liberal Democrats).

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.