PO18 Chichester in West Sussex has recorded minimal capital appreciation over five years, with prices growing at just 0.2% compound annually, placing it in the average range nationally at the 37th percentile. Rental growth presents a contrasting picture, expanding at 5.5% annually over the same period. Population increased modestly by 1.0% across five years. The district remains in a latent gentrification stage with a trajectory score of 48.1/100, suggesting limited near-term momentum. These metrics indicate a market characterised by rental yield potential rather than price momentum, reflecting conditions typical of provincial market segments with limited speculative activity.
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- 1Property prices up 0.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Chichester · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.5 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
17 planning applications submitted in PO18 over the last six months.
- Approval of details reserved by condition under AL/177/23/PL relating to conditions 3- Cycle Parking, 5- Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy, 6- Lighting Plan (bat friendly) and 7- Bat tubes, bricks or boxes.Feb 2026 · DOC Approved
Chichester (PO18) common questions
Is Chichester up and coming?
Chichester (PO18) has a trajectory score of 47/100 (Average), placing it in the top 70% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 4.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Chichester safe?
Chichester has a safety score of 78/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Chichester?
The average property price in Chichester (PO18) is £427k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Chichester?
The median monthly rent in Chichester (PO18) is £1,305 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Chichester?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Chichester (PO19), Chichester (PO20), Emsworth (PO10), Havant (PO9), Bognor Regis (PO21). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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