South East · England
Living in Chichester
A Roman cathedral city between the South Downs and a beautiful natural harbour.
Population around 30,000
What Chichester is like
Chichester is elegant and highly desirable, popular with families and retirees, with sailing at the harbour, the Goodwood estate and the Downs all nearby. Demand keeps prices high.
Education
The University of Chichester is well regarded, particularly for the arts and sport.
Getting around
Direct trains to London in around 1 hour 40, with the coast and the Downs close by.
Jobs & economy
Tourism and the arts, professional services, and a strong marine and leisure sector.
The property market
The average home in Chichester sold for £427,112 (April 2026, UK House Price Index). That is an area average across all property types, a useful benchmark rather than a valuation of any single home.
In a nutshell
- Harbour sailing on the doorstep
- South Downs National Park
- Goodwood and the arts
- Elegant, historic centre