Postcode PO19 1RS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Priory Park.
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.
Central Chichester has a very high crime rate, with approximately 439.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.4% 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.
The average income per household in Central Chichester is £53,972 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from PO19 1RS.
Central Chichester near PO19 1RS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chichester located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chichester | N/A | Walking directions to Chichester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Priory Park | Medium | Walking directions to Priory Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Green, Parklands | Small | Walking directions to The Green, Parklands |
| 0.2 mi | The Brewery Field | Small | Walking directions to The Brewery Field |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £687,500 | £496 |
| Terraced | 14 | £482,500 | £483 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £461,250 | £378 |
| Flats | 30 | £240,000 | £328 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO19 1RS.
In the PO19 1RS postcode area, located within Central Chichester, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO19 1RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 55 South Street, Chichester, PO19 1DS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 35 South Street, Chichester, PO19 1EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 63 St Pauls Road, Chichester, PO19 3DD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Cook | 53 East Street, Chichester, PO19 1JG | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | Via Ravenna, Chichester, PO19 1RD | Walking directions to Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Chichester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PO19 1RS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Vivian
Chichester Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Jess Brown-Fuller
Chichester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO19 1RS 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.
The median sale price around PO19 1RS in Central Chichester is £327,500 (about £389 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to PO19 1RS, including The Prebendal School, St. Joseph's CofE Junior School (Good) and St. Joseph's Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO19 1RS is Chichester, about 653 m away.
PO19 1RS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Chichester covering PO19 1RS is Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Vivian (Liberal Democrats).
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.