Living in GU31, Chichester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around GU31 in Chichester. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Chichester: £429,978, down 2.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around GU31
20 recorded home sales on the streets around central GU31, with a median of £580,000 and a range from £82,000 to £1,760,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 GOOSEGREEN, GU31 5PD | detached | £1,000,000 | 2023-08-18 |
| 35 RYEFIELD COTTAGES, GU31 5PE | semi-detached | £875,000 | 2023-08-01 |
| GOOSEGREEN COTTAGE, GU31 5PD | detached | £1,760,000 | 2022-07-26 |
| 2 RYEFIELD BARNS, GU31 5PE | semi-detached | £1,260,000 | 2022-07-21 |
| GOOSEGREEN COTTAGE, GU31 5PD | detached | £799,000 | 2017-08-29 |
| 36 RYEFIELD COTTAGES, GU31 5PE | semi-detached | £475,000 | 2014-01-13 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
10 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liss Junior School | Primary | Good | 2.9 mi |
| Herne Junior School | Primary | Not rated | 1.4 mi |
| Churcher's College | Secondary | Not rated | 1.5 mi |
| Sheet Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.7 mi |
| Petersfield Infant School | Primary | Not rated | 1.7 mi |
| The Petersfield School | Secondary | Not rated | 1.8 mi |
7 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Churcher's College.
All 1 fee-paying schools near GU31, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 23.8% |
| Professional occupations | 20.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.5% |
| Skilled trades | 13.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 8.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
6 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central GU31 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Chichester's figures.
Common questions about GU31
What is the average house price in GU31?
The average sold price in Chichester is £429,978 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in GU31?
Prices in Chichester are down 2.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in GU31?
The median of 20 recorded sales around central GU31 is £580,000, ranging from £82,000 to £1,760,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in GU31?
10 schools sit within 3 miles of central GU31, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in GU31?
6 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GU31 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is GU31 at risk of flooding?
Central GU31 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is GU31 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £580,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 6 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is GU31 safe?
6 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GU31 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? GU31 or GU32, GU31 or GU33, GU31 or GU29.
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