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GU8 Area Report

Chichester

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£638,182
Median Price
Postcode district (GU8)
LOW
Crime Level
Postcode district (GU8)
5
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.5/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in GU8

Rental Yield
4.2
Price Growth
4.9
Safety
9
Schools
7
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
7.6
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

LOW CRIMEPostcode district (GU8)

Low crime area - significantly below average for this region.

9
Crimes/month
40
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 10
2025-05: 8
2025-06: 8
2025-07: 5
2025-08: 14
2025-09: 14
2025-10: 11
2025-11: 12
2025-12: 8
2026-01: 7
2026-02: 12
2026-03: 7
2025-042026-03

↓ 3% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Chichester)

DECILE 6/10 — 50–60% (less deprived)

Chichester has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
7
employment
7
education
6
health
7
crime
7
housing
4
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Chichester (the HPI is only published at LAD level). GU8 spans 3 local authorities; Chichester is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the GU8-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£437,793
Chichester average
-0.9%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£695,314
Detached
£430,392
Semi-Detached
£349,431
Terraced
£222,503
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £207,423
01/12/2003: £225,096
01/12/2004: £251,541
01/12/2005: £242,516
01/12/2006: £265,129
01/12/2007: £285,696
01/12/2008: £277,101
01/12/2009: £272,621
01/12/2010: £282,381
01/12/2011: £284,034
01/12/2012: £283,800
01/12/2013: £299,131
01/12/2014: £324,958
01/12/2015: £355,224
01/12/2016: £357,803
01/12/2017: £383,162
01/12/2018: £392,907
01/12/2019: £383,751
01/12/2020: £406,544
01/12/2021: £423,604
01/12/2022: £458,994
01/12/2023: £440,142
01/12/2024: £441,729
01/12/2025: £437,793
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

2
Primary
1
Secondary
2
Independent
5
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in GU8 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£865,000
444 sales
Semi-detached
£535,000
283 sales
Terraced
£435,000
172 sales
Flat
£290,000
105 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Chichester. For the headline GU8 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-0.9%
1 Year Change
cooling
Market Status
Chichester
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,100/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
4/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
2
2 designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaGreen Belt
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Witley Conservation Area
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    1
    Grade I
    17
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    11.2°C
    Avg Temperature
    813mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2802h
    Sunshine/Year
    21.9 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: August
    Now: 17.3°C, Clear skyHumidity: 55%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    7 rated establishments within 1 mile

    3.9/5
    Average Rating
    71%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    7
    Total Establishments
    The White HartPub/bar/nightclub
    4/5
    Witley Village StoresRetailers - other
    4/5
    Chartwells at Barrow Hills SchoolSchool/college/university
    5/5
    The StarPub/bar/nightclub
    5/5
    West Surrey Golf ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    4/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    14%
    Renewable Energy
    228g
    CO₂/kWh
    high
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    gas 53.2%imports 27.8%solar 9.6%wind 4.6%biomass 3.3%nuclear 1.5%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    72m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 72m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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