Chichester area guides
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Located in West Sussex, England, the city of Chichester is a cultural hub steeped in history dating back to Roman times. Home to a population of 106,450 [1] people, the city is situated on the River Lavant and is well known for its churches and other religious buildings, most famously Chichester Cathedral. The property market in Chichester is prosperous and housing can be pricey due to its popularity as a place to live. The region survives on the industries of retail, finance and tourism amongst others. Unemployment is very low at 1.4 per cent [2] .
Chichester experiences a typical English climate, with a generally mild and sunny summer and a damp winter. Slightly warmer than some UK locations, summer highs average at 21ðC and summer lows average at 13ðC. Winter highaverage at 8ðC and winter lows average at 4ðC [3] .
An extensive public transport system means Chichester is easy to travel to and within. Trains, ferries, fastway, buses and coaches are all available. Residents and travellers of Chichester benefit from regular train services to London, as well as Portsmouth, Gatwick, Brighton and Southampton. A bus network is also available within the city and suburbs of Chichester and the rest of West Sussex. Southampton Airport is located 26 miles from the city centre, while London Gatwick Airport is 34 miles away.
Chichester Property Market
Chichesterâ~@~Ys property market is thriving and generally expensive due to its status as a desirable area to live. The majority of Chiichester houses are owner occupied at 83 per cent, with rentals covering the remaining 17per cent [4] . Unlike many cities in the UK, Chichesterâ~@~Ys leading housing stock is detached houses (31 per cent), followed by semi-detached houses (24 per cent) [5] .
The housing stock in Chichester is in generally good condition, despite having a high number of pre-1919 properties. Many properties in the region are old fashioned buildings and detached houses. Prices are fairly inconsistent in Chichester, with the north usually commanding higher prices than the south. The area is also popular with investors, many who own multiple properties in Chichester.
Average price for a detached house is â~B¤450,965, semi-detached houses are averaged at â~B¤220,590, terraces are â~B¤207,363 and flats come in at the cheapest at an average of â~B¤155,183 [6] .