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Chichester is a West Sussex area with 124,069 residents. The median house price stands at £412,500, with 1,650 sales in the past year. Detached properties dominate at 35.6% of the housing stock, and 65.4% of households are owner-occupied.
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The population has a median age of 48.8, reflecting an older demographic with 27.1% aged 65 and over. Crime recorded 935 incidents in June 2026, equivalent to 7.5 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime the largest category. About 55% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Chichester overall. Schools include 48 primary and 5 secondary state institutions; 22 of 27 Ofsted-rated schools achieved good or better. The area has 11 GP surgeries, 23 dentists and 19 pharmacies. Air quality is low for nitrogen dioxide and moderate for particulate matter. Gigabit broadband reaches 50.4% of premises. The Council Tax band D charge is £2,370.07 for 2026/27. Employment stands at 53.8%, with 29.7% retired and 34.4% working from home.
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