Living in PO18, Chichester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PO18 in Chichester. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central PO18 sold at a median of £450,000 across 18 recorded sales, above the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across Chichester are down 1.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 15 schools within about 3 miles, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of PO18 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Chichester pays £2,470 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 1 crime within roughly a mile of the centre in July 2026, most commonly vehicle crime (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 15 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Chichester: £432,078, down 1.4% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider South East average is £380,878.
Check sold prices for a specific address in PO18 →
See where PO18 ranks across South East →
Council tax at Band D in Chichester: £2,470 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare PO18 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for PO18 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around PO18
18 recorded home sales on the streets around central PO18, with a median of £450,000 and a range from £93,000 to £1,750,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotfield, PO18 9AL | Detached | £1,750,000 | 17 Aug 2021 |
| 2 Densworth Farm Bungalow Funtington Road, PO18 9AP | Semi-detached | £285,000 | 22 Oct 2020 |
| 2 Hillside Cottages Downs Road, PO18 9BL | Semi-detached | £369,950 | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Cherry Tree Cottage Downs Road, PO18 9BL | Semi-detached | £440,000 | 3 Nov 2017 |
| 3 Hillside Cottage Downs Road, PO18 9BL | Semi-detached | £545,000 | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Well Cottage Chapel Lane, PO18 9AW | Detached | £780,000 | 13 Jul 2017 |
How to read this
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.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
15 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Luffa School, Chichester | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi away | no figure |
| Jessie Younghusband Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi away | 0.74 mi 2025/26 |
| Lavant Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi away | 1.23 mi 2025/26 |
| Parklands Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi away | 1.66 mi 2025/26 |
| St. Joseph's Infant School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi away | no figure |
| St. Joseph's CofE Junior School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi away | no figure |
Schools in PO18 with a published admission distance
How far away the last child offered a place lived, as the council published it. Tightest first; each name opens the school's page and its postcode checker.
| School | Stage | Admitted from | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavant Primary School | Primary | 1.23 mi | 2025/26 |
| Chidham Parochial Primary School | Primary | 3.01 mi | 2025/26 |
| Funtington Primary School | Primary | 5.27 mi | 2025/26 |
9 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Oakwood School, The Prebendal School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near PO18, 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.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Chichester.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
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 | 26.8% |
| Professional occupations | 19.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.3% |
| Skilled trades | 9.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How PO18 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: over-65s, up 5.9 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of PO18 (E01031506, 1,265 residents in 2021, down 0.2% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: over-65s, up 5.9 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 82.2% | 80.1% | -2.1 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 6.2% | 11.8% | +5.6 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 9.5% | 8.0% | -1.5 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 16.6% | 11.9% | -4.7 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 25.1% | 31.0% | +5.9 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 42.2% | 46.7% | +4.5 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 7.3% | 6.4% | -0.9 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 87.7% | 87.0% | -0.7 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 99.1% | 98.2% | -0.9 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central PO18 in July 2026, most commonly vehicle 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.
Getting around & nearby essentials
2 restaurants and cafés, 1 pub, 2 hospitals within a mile of central PO18, hospitals within three miles.
GP practices and A&E
1 GP practice within 3.0 km of the centre of PO18. The nearest, Lavant Road Surgery, has 12,548 registered patients and 2,020 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavant Road Surgery | 1.6 mi | 12,548 | 2,020 |
Nearest A&E: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, where 58.1% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026; then East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust at 61.8%.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Chichester pays £2,470 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 5.3% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Chichester, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,965 | +5.2% |
| 2022-23 | £2,028 | +3.2% |
| 2023-24 | £2,130 | +5.0% |
| 2024-25 | £2,238 | +5.1% |
| 2025-26 | £2,346 | +4.8% |
| 2026-27 | £2,470 | +5.3% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Chichester, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about PO18
What is the average house price in PO18?
The average sold price in Chichester is £432,078 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PO18?
Prices in Chichester are down 1.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PO18?
The median of 18 recorded sales around central PO18 is £450,000, ranging from £93,000 to £1,750,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PO18?
15 schools sit within 3 miles of central PO18, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PO18?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PO18 in July 2026, most commonly vehicle crime (Police.uk).
Is PO18 at risk of flooding?
Central PO18 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 PO18 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 £450,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PO18 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PO18 in July 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was vehicle 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
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