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Living in Fishbourne (Chichester): Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fishbourne (Chichester) scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 57/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 66/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

No other settlement in the PO18 postcode district scores higher. Fishbourne (Chichester) leads all 12. The PO18 district averages 38/100, putting Fishbourne (Chichester) 16 points above its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Fishbourne (Chichester) sits 15 points above the PO18 district figure of 42/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PO18 postcode district.

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Fishbourne (Chichester) scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
129.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 149 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 92 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 42 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Other theft 38 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Public order 34 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
other 60 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Small Meadow 51 crimes
  2. 2 St Christopher'S Close 43 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 41 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 67
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
43
4 schools in area · 17 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good1Ungraded
  • Bishop Luffa School, ChichesterSecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Jessie Younghusband Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Parklands Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Fishbourne CofE Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
45
A&E departmentsSt Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre10.4 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital10.5 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit14.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
Nearest GP surgeryParklands Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity1,688 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
40
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 97 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate53.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.7%Unemployed2.4%Retired31.5%Student5%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.5%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary16.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)44%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership74.3%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Chichester · 2026-27
A £1,647
B £1,921
C £2,196
D £2,470
E £3,019
F £3,568
G £4,117
H £4,940
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
56
Fishbourne 0.2 mi
Chichester 1.4 mi
Bosham 1.6 mi
J5 A3(M) 8.8 mi
J5 A3(M) 8.9 mi
J4 A3(M) 9.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
57
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £575,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£294k £403k £515k £624k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Chichester 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bosham 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hunston 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mid Lavant 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
North Mundham 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Westhampnett 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Funtington 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hambrook and Nutbourne 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shopwyke 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hambrook (Chichester) 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Runcton 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Birdham 38 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fishbourne (Chichester) a nice place to live?

Fishbourne (Chichester) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Fishbourne (Chichester) is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Fishbourne (Chichester)?

Fishbourne (Chichester) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 415 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fishbourne (Chichester)?

Among the top-rated schools in Fishbourne (Chichester) are Bishop Luffa School, Chichester, Jessie Younghusband Primary School and Parklands Community Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Fishbourne (Chichester) in total.

What are house prices like in Fishbourne (Chichester)?

The current median house price in Fishbourne (Chichester) is £575,000, around 102% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 50%.

Fishbourne (Chichester) in context

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Postcode districts in Fishbourne (Chichester)

PO18 38 ⇄
PO19 55 ⇄
PO20 41 ⇄

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