Area guide · Chichester

Living in Fishbourne (Chichester)

A snapshot of life in Fishbourne (Chichester), South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Fishbourne (Chichester) is a village in Chichester, South East with a population of 3,368. The average house price is £435,305 and the overall crime rate is 61.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Fishbourne (Chichester) ranks

Population

3,368

Avg House Price

£435,305

Crime Rate

61.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

400 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,263

Median Age

49.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Fishbourne (chichester)'s detached homes (£593,974) command roughly 1.9× the price of a terraced (£319,200).

Price Trend (10 Years)

Fishbourne (chichester) prices have risen 1% over the last 9 years (£430,655 → £435,305).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£593,974	£622,500	8
Semi-Detached	£320,500	£329,000	6
Terraced	£319,200	£320,000	5
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Fishbourne (Chichester) is 61.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Fishbourne (chichester): violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Fishbourne CofE Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Fishbourne (chichester) averages 400 Mbps — 300% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Fishbourne (chichester) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.5
% Rated C or Above	58.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,402

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,368
Median Age	49.4
Median Household Income	£28,263
Employment Rate	53.8%
Owner Occupied	65.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Fishbourne (chichester)?

The average house price in Fishbourne (chichester) is £435,305 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Fishbourne (chichester)?

The most affordable entry point in Fishbourne (chichester) is a terraced, with an average price of £319,200.

Is Fishbourne (chichester) a safe place to live?

Fishbourne (chichester) has a recorded crime rate of 61.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Fishbourne (chichester)?

Average broadband download speeds in Fishbourne (chichester) are around 400 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.1% of premises.

How big is Fishbourne (chichester)?

Fishbourne (chichester) is a settlement in Chichester with a population of approximately 3,368.

Most compared with

How does Fishbourne (Chichester) stack up against its neighbours?

Arundel

Fishbourne (Chichester)

House price: £531,358 · £435,305
Crime rate: 72.2 · 61.5
Distance: 11.2 mi

Barnham (Arun)

Fishbourne (Chichester)

House price: £433,494 · £435,305
Crime rate: 27 · 61.5
Distance: 6.9 mi

Bognor Regis

Fishbourne (Chichester)

House price: £348,998 · £435,305
Crime rate: 71.8 · 61.5
Distance: 6.8 mi

Chichester

Fishbourne (Chichester)

House price: £550,043 · £435,305
Crime rate: 61.9 · 61.5
Distance: 1.6 mi

Denmead

Fishbourne (Chichester)

House price: £413,244 · £435,305
Crime rate: 55.5 · 61.5
Distance: 12.0 mi

East Wittering

Fishbourne (Chichester)

House price: £737,460 · £435,305
Crime rate: 61.7 · 61.5
Distance: 5.5 mi

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