Chichester — Fairgroves area guide

Area guide

Chichester

Roman heritage, harbour country, slower living.

Chichester city centre near the Market Cross

About Chichester

A closer look
at Chichester.

Chichester is compact, walkable, and easy to love. The cathedral dominates the skyline, the harbour is one of the finest on the south coast, and the Festival Theatre draws visitors from across the country.

If you want somewhere with genuine character and a strong sense of place — and you don't need to be in London every day — Chichester is difficult to beat.

Chichester harbour in summer with sailing boats

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Available properties

£1,350 pcm

Average rent (2-bed)

1h 45m

Train to London Victoria

Local knowledge

Neighbourhoods

Four corners of Chichester we know especially well — and the homes you'll find in each.

Chichester Cathedral and the historic city centre

City centre

Chichester's walled city centre is compact enough to walk in 20 minutes. Period properties within the walls are rare and much sought-after — Georgian townhouses and Victorian conversions, all within reach of the cathedral and the market cross.

The Hornet, Chichester — period buildings and independent shops

The Hornet

Just outside the city walls, The Hornet is one of Chichester's most characterful streets. Independent restaurants and delis line the road, and the housing behind it mixes Victorian terraces with converted coach houses. A strong rental market.

Canal walk near Chichester with calm reflections

Fishbourne

A village immediately west of the city, best known for its Roman palace but better known to locals for its harbour access and its canal walks. Quiet and residential, with a handful of good pubs and a strong sense of community.

Bosham village harbour at the tide line

Bosham

A few miles to the west, Bosham is one of the most photographed villages on the south coast — tidal street, flint cottages, and sailing club. Properties here move quickly and rarely sit on the market for long.

Chichester harbour at low tide with mudflats and boats
“Compact, walkable, easy to love. The cathedral dominates, the harbour delights, and the slower pace stays with you.”
Fairgroves