Chichester: population and statistics
Chichester has a population of 130,224 (2025) across 786.2 km², or 166 people per km². It ranks 227 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +9.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 130,224 residents
- 786.2 km²
- 166 people/km²
Chichester in numbers
Population of Chichester over time
Chichester had 118,447 residents in 2015 and 130,224 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 123,032 |
| 2021 | 124,517 |
| 2022 | 126,318 |
| 2023 | 128,114 |
| 2024 | 129,206 |
| 2025 | 130,224 |
All indicators for Chichester
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Chichester | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.3% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 22 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.2% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 314 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chichester | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 62,110 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 185 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 28.0% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 200 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 23.3% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 64 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 54,118 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 193 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 82.5% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 176 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 16.4% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 144 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 66.8% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 167 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 18.1% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 141 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 15.1% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 134 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £432,078 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 63 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 306 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chichester | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | ranked 150 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 61.0% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 284 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 10.4% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 71 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 10.2% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 47 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chichester | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 7,770 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 154 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 59.7 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 40 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 6,870 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 148 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £35,264 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 274 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Chichester | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 83.4% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 29 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.2% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 169 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Chichester | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 14.1% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 235 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Chichester ranks 38 by population.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 28.3% in Chichester, compared with an average of 20.2% in South East and 19.4% across the UK.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 83.4% in Chichester, compared with an average of 79.1% in South East and 75.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 16.3% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of local authorities.
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: higher than in 91% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by mains gas only”: lower than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 110,111 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Havant, 14.3 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Portsmouth (211,475 residents), 21 km away.
Business sectors: Chichester
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical16.3% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade15.2% ×0.9
- Construction12.2% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.2% ×1.4
- Information and communication5.3% ×0.9
- Real estate5.1% ×1.1
Where is Chichester?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chichester?
Chichester has 130,224 residents (2025), ranking 227 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Chichester?
Chichester covers 786.2 km², with a density of 166 people per km².
Is the population of Chichester growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chichester went from 118,447 to 130,224, a change of +9.9%.
Where is Chichester?
Chichester is in South East (region). Latitude 50.837, longitude −0.780.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Chichester?
In Chichester, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 28.3% (2025), ranking 22 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 20.4%.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for Chichester?
In Chichester, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 83.4% (2025-2026), ranking 29 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Which local authorities border Chichester?
The nearest to Chichester are Havant (14 km), Arun (17 km), Portsmouth (21 km), East Hampshire (21 km), Gosport (27 km).