Market Cross
Chichester, West Sussex, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (80) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (80) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Market Cross is located in Chichester, West Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 1617 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 582 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 12 facilities within walking distance, including bank (3), clothes (3), and cafe (2). The closest is HSBC UK (bank, 11m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Cathedral) is 125m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, and a notable retired population. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 66/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Market Cross, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Nuffield Healthclub 758m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Harmony Acutherapy Clinic 126m · 2 min walk
- Chapel Street Clinic. 309m · 4 min walk
- St Richard's Hospital 1023m · 13 min walk
- Connolly House 1283m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Paradise 125m · 2 min walk
- Garden of Remembrance 201m · 2 min walk
- Bishop's Palace Gardens 285m · 4 min walk
- Priory Park 381m · 5 min walk
- St James's or Jubilee Park 439m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- St. Joseph's CofE Junior School 435m · 5 min walk
- St. Joseph's Infant School 435m · 5 min walk
- St Richard's Catholic Primary School 474m · 6 min walk
- Jessie Younghusband Primary School 1086m · 14 min walk
- St Anthony's School 1086m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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