Moving to PO18 Chichester

West Sussex · Chichester

PO18 is a mid-range area with a median house price of £470,000. Crime is well below the national average, broadband quality scores 15/100, 55% of postcodes have green space within walking distance, and Band D council tax is £2,470/year.

House Prices in Chichester

Based on 226 property sales recorded by HM Land Registry in PO18 during 2025–2026. Median prices give a more accurate picture than averages, as they aren't skewed by unusually high or low sales.

Median Price (all types)£470,000
Average Price (all types)£657,998

By Property Type

Detached£752,500 (95 sales)
Semi-Detached£378,000 (57 sales)
Terraced£365,000 (47 sales)
Flat / Maisonette£240,000 (15 sales)

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Jan 2025 – present). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2025-2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Safety & Crime in Chichester

Chichester recorded 59% fewer crimes than the national average per postcode district, indicating a relatively safe area to live and raise a family.

PO18 Total Crimes (13 months)1,081
National Average per District2,628
vs National Average59% below average

Breakdown by Category

Violence & Sexual Offences388 (58% below avg)
Anti-social Behaviour198 (53% below avg)
Public Order83 (54% below avg)
Vehicle Crime68 (49% below avg)
Shoplifting26 (88% below avg)
Criminal Damage & Arson103 (46% below avg)
Burglary68 (29% below avg)
Other Theft76 (56% below avg)
Drugs26 (72% below avg)
Robbery4 (89% below avg)
Theft from Person9 (82% below avg)
Bicycle Theft3 (87% below avg)
Possession of Weapons11 (58% below avg)

Source: data.police.uk street-level crime data (Apr 2025 – Apr 2026). National average calculated across 2,313 UK postcode districts. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Council Tax in Chichester

Council tax is one of the most important ongoing costs to consider when moving to a new area. In Chichester, council tax is managed by Chichester. The table below shows estimated annual rates for all bands, extrapolated from the published Band D figure using the standard ratios set by central government.

BandProperty Value (1991)Annual Rate
A£0 – £40,000£1646.45
B£40,001 – £52,000£1920.86
C£52,001 – £68,000£2195.27
D£68,001 – £88,000£2469.68
E£88,001 – £120,000£3018.50
F£120,001 – £160,000£3567.32
G£160,001 – £320,000£4116.13
H£320,001+£4939.36

Figures are estimated from the published Band D rate. Actual charges may vary slightly. Property values are based on 1991 valuations used by the Valuation Office Agency.

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Essential Services Near Chichester

12.1 / 100 - This convenience score reflects how well-served the PO18 area is for everyday needs. It's calculated from the density of GP surgeries, pharmacies, and supermarkets relative to the local population, giving you a realistic picture of how easy daily errands will be.

Total essential services (GPs + pharmacies + supermarkets)3

Green Spaces in Chichester

Access to parks and green spaces is increasingly important for wellbeing, exercise, and family life. Our green space accessibility score measures the percentage of residential postcodes in PO18 that are within a 5-minute walk of a public park, playing field, or nature reserve.

55% of residential postcodes in PO18 have green space within walking distance, which is around average for UK postcode districts.

Schools in Chichester

For families with children, the quality of local schools is often the deciding factor when choosing where to move. Below is a breakdown of state-funded schools in the PO18 postcode district that have received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, the highest possible grade for teaching quality, leadership, and pupil outcomes.

Broadband in Chichester

Reliable internet is essential for working from home, streaming, and staying connected. The broadband quality score for PO18 considers the proportion of properties with access to superfast, ultrafast, and gigabit-capable connections, as well as those still below the Universal Service Obligation (USO) threshold of 10Mbps.

14.6 / 100 - Overall broadband quality score for the PO18 district.

Superfast broadband (≥30Mbps)84.6%
Ultrafast broadband (≥100Mbps)49.7%
Gigabit capable49.7%
Below USO (≤10Mbps)2.1%

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Energy Performance in Chichester

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) rate a property's energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). The median EPC band for PO18 gives you a sense of how well-insulated and energy-efficient homes in the area tend to be, which directly impacts your heating bills and carbon footprint.

Median EPC bandD
Median EPC score69
Total rated properties3742

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