Chichester, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Chichester is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 31,654. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 31,654 |
| Population Density | 9,534 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8367°, -0.7800° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.5 inches (1,130 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.7 inches (14 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,785 |
| Median Age | 48.8 years |
About Chichester
Chichester is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 31,654. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Chichester vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Chichester vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,785 |
| 40% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,785 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $861 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,881 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 46.2% |
| Public Transit | 2.5% |
| Work from Home | 34.4% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $572,841 |
| 103% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,120 |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.3% |
| Housing Units | 12,662 |
Property Tax
Climate in Chichester
Chichester has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 854 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,534/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8367°N, 0.7800°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 144 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in |
Chichester has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (2.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.2% |
| 11% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 55.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 9,534/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 46.2% |
| Public Transit | 2.5% |
| Work from Home | 34.4% |
Schools in Chichester
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavant Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Prebendal School | - | - | - | - |
| Jessie Younghusband Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Luffa Lunchpad | - | - | - | - |
| Portfield Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Chichester Free School | - | - | - | - |
| Fordwater School, Chichester | - | - | - | - |
| Rumboldswhyke Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Luffa School | - | - | - | - |
| North Mundham Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph's Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Kingsham Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chichester High School | - | - | - | - |
| St Anthony's School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph's CofE Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Parklands Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chichester
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60s Swinging Radio | classic hits 60s 70a 80s, israeli pop oldies | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Swinging radio 60s | 60s, sixties | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Express FM Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Christmas Radio (MP3) | christmas music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Angel Radio (HQ) | nostalgia, oldies | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Capital FM South Coast 103.2 | commercial, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BFBS Aldershot | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Angel Radio | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Outreach Radio | - | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Shine Radio | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Overton Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Basingstoke | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Woking | - | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Chichester
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amberley Fire Station (museum exhibit) | ||||
| Arundel Museum & Heritage Centre | ||||
| Bignor Roman Villa | ||||
| Bognor Regis Museum | ||||
| BT Connected Earth Telecommunications Hall | ||||
| Cass Sculpture Foundation | ||||
| Electricity Hall | ||||
| Emsworth Museum | ||||
| Fishbourne Roman Palace | ||||
| Littlehampton Museum | ||||
| Midhurst Museum | ||||
| Midhurst Museum Too | ||||
| Munucipal Engine House (Gas engine display) | ||||
| Museum Entrance | ||||
| Museum Office | ||||
| Petersfield Museum | ||||
| Petworth Cottage Museum | ||||
| Railway Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Southdown Bus Garage | ||||
| Tangmere Military Aviation Museum | ||||
| The Novium | ||||
| Village Garage & Cycle Shop | ||||
| Weald & Downland Open Air Museum | ||||
| Wheelwright's Shop | ||||
| Wireless Exhibition |
Libraries in Chichester
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldwick Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Arundel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bognor Regis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chichester College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chichester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Havant Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Havant Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hayling Island Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Horndean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leigh Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Liphook Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Littlehampton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Midhurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Petersfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Petworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Selsey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Simone's library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waterlooville Library and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Wittering Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chichester
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draper’s Yard | |||||
| Ford Open Air Market |
Hotels in Chichester
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chichester
33 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chichester
53 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Chichester
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Chichester
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chichester
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chichester
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chichester
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chichester
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chichester
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chichester
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chichester
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chichester
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chichester
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chichester
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fauna Brewing | ||||
| Gribble Inn | ||||
| Langham Brewery | ||||
| The Emsworth Brewery | ||||
| The Emsworth Brewery | ||||
| The Emsworth Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Chichester
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Chichester
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Alpine Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Chichester
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | Large Airport |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | Large Airport |
| Blackbushe Airport | BBS | Medium Airport |
| Brighton City Airport | ESH | Medium Airport |
| Farnborough Airport | FAB | Medium Airport |
| Lasham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Northolt | NHT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Odiham | ODH | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Baynard's Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bembridge Airport | BBP | Small Airport |
| Bere Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Berry Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Binstead Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bognor Regis Lec Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowford Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chilsfold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chipstead Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colemore Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dunsfold Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Englefield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fairoaks Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Farley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Firs Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Folly Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowler's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowler's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frieslands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ginge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Goldstone Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Goodwood Aerodrome | QUG | Small Airport |
| Greenhill Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Greenlease Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hadfold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Harpsden Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hatchgate Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Haw Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hickstead Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hill Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Homestead Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hopkiln Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chichester
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chichester Post Office | |
| Hardham Road Post Office | |
| Hunston Post Office | |
| Melbourne Road Post Office | |
| Millfield Close Post Office | |
| Parklands Post Office | |
| Stockbridge Road Post Office | |
| Summersdale Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chichester
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chichester Baptist Church | |
| Chichester Cathedral | |
| Christ Church Methodist and United Reformed | |
| Church of Christ, Scientist | |
| Church of St Bartholomew | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Providence Chapel | |
| Revelation Family Church | |
| Saint Leodegar | |
| St George's | |
| St George’s Church | |
| St Giles Church | |
| St Mary's | |
| St Pancras Church | |
| St Paul's Church | |
| St Wilfrid’s Church | |
| St. John's Chapel | |
| St. Nicholas | |
| St. Richard's R.C. Church | |
| St. Stephen's |
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What is the population of Chichester?
Chichester has a population of 31,654 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 9,534 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52% female and 48% male.
Is Chichester expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,785, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $572,841 (103% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,120 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 12.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Chichester?
Chichester has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches, with 5.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Chichester?
Chichester has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $861. There are 2,881 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Chichester?
The median home value in Chichester is $572,841. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,120. The homeownership rate is 66.8%.
How are the schools in Chichester?
37.2% of adults in Chichester hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 55.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Chichester?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Chichester is 4.9% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 2.3% Asian. 96% of residents speak only English at home. 5.4% of the population are military veterans. 4.3% of residents have a disability.
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