Property market | £453,233 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Southampton (22.7 miles) | |
Broadband | 45.7mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 95.4% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 4.4% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 128 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 476 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Chichester level) | |
Community | Median age is 49.3 | Happiness is Above Average for West Sussex, High for UK | |
Crime | 5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Chichester) | |
Commute (approx) | - Brighton (51 mins) | |
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£453,233 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Southampton (22.7 miles) | |
45.7mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 49.3 | Happiness is Above Average for West Sussex, High for UK | |
Ranked 128 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 476 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Chichester level) | |
5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Chichester) | |
- Brighton (51 mins) | |
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Chidham has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Chidham has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £750,805, which is down -3.2% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £453,233 (down -2.2% on last year) , a terraced house £381,603 (down -5.4% on last year) and a flat £224,726. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £904 per month. Property prices in Chidham are similar to the average property prices across West Sussex and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Chidham, prices have had a greater decrease than the annual average price decrease seen across the West Sussex region.
Property data is based on Chichester level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Chidham, or click here to browse the longer list of Chidham property transactions from 2023.
Address | Details |
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RITHE HOUSE, Harbour Way, Chichester, West Sussex , PO18 8TG | Detached - Sold for £3,550,000 on 02/22/2023 |
IOLANTHE, Chidham Lane, Chichester, West Sussex , PO18 8TH | Detached - Sold for £875,000 on 07/20/2023 |
WADE WAY COTTAGE, Chidham Lane, Chichester, West Sussex , PO18 8TF | Detached - Sold for £620,000 on 08/11/2023 |
24, Maybush Drive, Chichester, West Sussex , PO18 8SS | Detached - Sold for £537,500 on 01/20/2023 |
54, Maybush Drive, Chichester, West Sussex , PO18 8SS | Semi-Detached - Sold for £415,000 on 05/05/2023 |
Chidham has a few schools nearby to choose from. We did not find any secondary schools, but there are some primary school options, including Southbourne Infant School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2014. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Bosham Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/29/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Chichester | |
Funtington Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/26/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Chichester | |
Southbourne Infant School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/21/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Emsworth | |
Southbourne Junior School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/22/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Emsworth | |
Chidham Parochial Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/11/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Chichester |
School | Type |
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Bosham Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/29/2018) |
Funtington Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/26/2013) |
Southbourne Infant School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/21/2018) |
Southbourne Junior School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/22/2018) |
Chidham Parochial Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/11/2013) |
Station | Distance from Chidham | Commute options |
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Nutbourne A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +4% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Brighton (82 mins - Southern - £234 monthly fare) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 103 mins - South Western Railway - £509 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 104 mins - Unmapped (was Gatwick Express) - £509 monthly fare) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 105 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 123 mins - Southern - £509 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 124 mins - Unmapped (was Gatwick Express) - £509 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 143 mins - Thameslink - £509 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 165 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
Bosham A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -7% from the previous year. | 2 miles |
- Brighton (79 mins - Southern - £234 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 101 mins - Unmapped (was Gatwick Express) - £509 monthly fare) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 106 mins - South Western Railway - £509 monthly fare) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 109 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 120 mins - Southern - £509 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 121 mins - Unmapped (was Gatwick Express) - £509 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 140 mins - Thameslink - £509 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 169 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
Southbourne A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +6% from the previous year. | 2 miles |
- Brighton (66 mins - Southern - £234 monthly fare) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 100 mins - South Western Railway - £509 monthly fare) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 101 mins - CrossCountry) View details - East Croydon (102 mins - Southern - £509 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 115 mins - Southern - £509 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (122 mins - Southern - £509 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 143 mins - Thameslink - £509 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 160 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
Fishbourne (Sussex) A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- Brighton (76 mins - Southern - £234 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 98 mins - Unmapped (was Gatwick Express) - £509 monthly fare) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 109 mins - South Western Railway - £509 monthly fare) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 112 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 117 mins - Southern - £509 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 118 mins - Unmapped (was Gatwick Express) - £509 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 137 mins - Thameslink - £509 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 172 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
Emsworth A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | 4 miles |
- Brighton (73 mins - Southern - £234 monthly fare) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 96 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 96 mins - South Western Railway - £509 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (105 mins - Southern - £509 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 113 mins - Southern - £509 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (125 mins - Southern - £509 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 138 mins - Thameslink - £509 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 157 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
Rowlands Castle A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -5% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- Brighton (1 change(s) - 85 mins - Southern) View details - London Waterloo (95 mins - South Western Railway - £477 monthly fare) View details - Vauxhall (1 change(s) - 104 mins - South Western Railway - £477 monthly fare) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 108 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 128 mins - Southern - £477 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 148 mins - Southern - £477 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 173 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Chichester) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Chichester residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 95.4% | 81.7% |
Asian | 1.7% | 9.3% |
Mixed | 1.6% | 2.9% |
Black | 0.6% | 4.0% |
Other | 0.5% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Chichester consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 11.0% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 14.3% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 15.7% | 128 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 23.2% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 4.9% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 10.3% | |
Routine occupations | 8.4% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 5.7% | 476 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 6.6% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in West Sussex is average (53mbps). Chidham is slower than this, with average download speeds of 45.7mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Chichester level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 45.7 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 91.5% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 1.2% |
Crime stats were found at the Chichester level:
Type | Chichester | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 67 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 5 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 8 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 2 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 22 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Chidham.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Solent and South Downs | Bosham Stream | Bosham Stream from West Ashling to Bosham including Churchfield Stream |
Solent and South Downs | Chichester Harbour | Coastal areas of Bosham and West Itchenor, including Chidham, Broadbridge, and Bosham Hoe |
Solent and South Downs | Chichester Harbour | Coastal areas between Thorney Island and Bracklesham, including Bosham, West Itchenor and West Wittering |
Solent and South Downs | Bosham Stream | The Bosham Stream at Bosham, including the Old Bosham Ditch, Shore Road, and Churchfield Stream |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Chidham, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £453,233 Detached: £750,805 | 67 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 15.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Haywards Heath, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £510,054 Detached: £810,709 | 43 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 | 18.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Lindfield, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £510,054 Detached: £810,709 | 43 | Primary: 7Secondary: 2 | 18.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Balcombe, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £510,054 Detached: £810,709 | 43 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 17.9% residents in higher managerial positions 4.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Hassocks, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £510,054 Detached: £810,709 | 43 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 | 17.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
Horsham, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £467,805 Detached: £759,717 | 48 | Primary: 12Secondary: 5 | 17.9% residents in higher managerial positions 4.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Petworth, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £453,233 Detached: £750,805 | 67 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 17.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
Selsey, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £453,233 Detached: £750,805 | 67 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 15.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Chichester, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £453,233 Detached: £750,805 | 67 | Primary: 14Secondary: 6 | 15.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Midhurst, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £453,233 Detached: £750,805 | 67 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 | 15.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Three Bridges, West Sussex Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £435,477 Detached: £675,318 | 108 | Primary: 15Secondary: 5 | 10.5% residents in higher managerial positions 7.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Crawley, West Sussex Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £435,477 Detached: £675,318 | 108 | Primary: 15Secondary: 6 | N/A |
Middleton-on-Sea, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £371,515 Detached: £583,693 | 69 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 9.0% residents in higher managerial positions 7.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Arundel, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £371,515 Detached: £583,693 | 69 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 17.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £422,206 Detached: £580,668 | 68 | Primary: 6Secondary: | 12.4% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Chidham, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £453,233 Detached: £750,805 | 67 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Haywards Heath, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £510,054 Detached: £810,709 | 43 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 |
Lindfield, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £510,054 Detached: £810,709 | 43 | Primary: 7Secondary: 2 |
Balcombe, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £510,054 Detached: £810,709 | 43 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Hassocks, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £510,054 Detached: £810,709 | 43 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 |
Horsham, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £467,805 Detached: £759,717 | 48 | Primary: 12Secondary: 5 |
Petworth, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £453,233 Detached: £750,805 | 67 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Selsey, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £453,233 Detached: £750,805 | 67 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Chichester, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £453,233 Detached: £750,805 | 67 | Primary: 14Secondary: 6 |
Midhurst, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £453,233 Detached: £750,805 | 67 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 |
Three Bridges, West Sussex Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £435,477 Detached: £675,318 | 108 | Primary: 15Secondary: 5 |
Crawley, West Sussex Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £435,477 Detached: £675,318 | 108 | Primary: 15Secondary: 6 |
Middleton-on-Sea, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £371,515 Detached: £583,693 | 69 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Arundel, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £371,515 Detached: £583,693 | 69 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £422,206 Detached: £580,668 | 68 | Primary: 6Secondary: |
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