Chichester

Local authority district in West Sussex, England

Coordinates:	50.91, -0.72
OS grid ref:	SU 90 12

Chichester sits at the heart of West Sussex, a compact district that runs from the chalk of the South Downs to the tidal creeks of Chichester Harbour. The city itself is ringed by Roman walls and sits near coastal villages such as Bosham and Selsey, with countryside and Downland providing easy access to walking, cycling and scenic views.

The area has a rich history and lively cultural scene: Roman remains at Fishbourne, the medieval Chichester Cathedral and fine art at Pallant House Gallery sit alongside the nationally renowned Chichester Festival Theatre. Nearby estates and towns like Petworth and Goodwood add stately houses, art collections and big public events such as motorsport and equestrian fixtures.

Economically the district mixes tourism, agriculture and small industry, with a noticeable leisure and maritime economy around the harbour and coast. There’s a strong local education presence through the University of Chichester, and socially the area combines an affluent commuter and retirement population with traditional village communities and active sailing and countryside clubs.

Chichester postcode districts

Most populated places in Chichester

Places in Chichester

Almodington Built-up area
Appledram Parish
Birdham Built-up area
Bosham Built-up area
Boxgrove Built-up area
Bury Built-up area
Chichester Built-up area
Cocking Built-up area
Duncton Parish
East Wittering Built-up area
Fernhurst Built-up area
Fishbourne Built-up area
Fittleworth Built-up area
Funtington Built-up area
Graffham Built-up area
Kirdford Built-up area
Lodsworth Built-up area
Loxwood Built-up area
Midhurst Built-up area
Milland Parish
Petworth Built-up area
Plaistow Built-up area
Selsey Built-up area
Singleton Built-up area
South Harting Built-up area
Stedham Built-up area
Stedham with Iping Parish
Tangmere Built-up area
West Dean Built-up area
West Wittering Built-up area
Westhampnett Built-up area
Wisborough Green Built-up area