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PO18

CHICHESTER

Hampshire, South East, England

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PO18 covers CHICHESTER in Hampshire, South East.

Avg price £715,170
1yr change ▲ 0.5%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£715,170

▲ 0.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

149% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

192 Mbps

Property Prices in PO18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PO18 is £715,170, which is 66% above the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in PO18 cost 149.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PO18 have risen 0.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £954,314 245
Semi-detached £451,691 129
Terraced £408,720 97
Flat £239,485 34
All types £715,170 546

5-Year Price History

£674K £703K £732K £761K £790K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in PO18

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PO18 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in PO18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PO18 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Bosham Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Funtington Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Boxgrove CofE Primary School Primary Good mi
Chidham Parochial Primary School Primary Good mi
Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

170,064

Population

67

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
27.0%
Private rent
16.0%
Social rent
9.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PO18 are 192.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 68% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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192.0 Mbps

Avg Download

35.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

42%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PO18 is collected by Arun. The Band D rate is £2,158/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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PO18 — CHICHESTER

Area Summary

PO18 (CHICHESTER) offers above-average property prices (£715,170, 149% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (192 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about PO18 CHICHESTER

What is the average house price in PO18 CHICHESTER?
The average house price in PO18 (CHICHESTER) is £715,170, based on 546 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 149% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.5% over the past year.
Is PO18 CHICHESTER a safe area to live?
Crime in PO18 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of PO18 CHICHESTER?
The population of PO18 (CHICHESTER) is approximately 170,064 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 9% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in PO18?
The average broadband download speed in PO18 is 192 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 82% of premises, ultrafast to 42%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in PO18 CHICHESTER?
There are 12 schools in or near PO18. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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