Market Road
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.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. 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 at £257,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (68) may be a compromise.
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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £257,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Market Road 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. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is China Royal (restaurant, 31m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Market) is 69m away. The median property price is £257,500. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 50/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 44/100. 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
Property Market
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Market Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Nuffield Healthclub 885m · 11 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Harmony Acutherapy Clinic 488m · 6 min walk
- Chapel Street Clinic. 609m · 8 min walk
- St Richard's Hospital 985m · 12 min walk
- Connolly House 1399m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Litten Gardens 295m · 4 min walk
- St James's or Jubilee Park 406m · 5 min walk
- Priory Park 481m · 6 min walk
- Paradise 491m · 6 min walk
- Garden of Remembrance 592m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- St Richard's Catholic Primary School 351m · 4 min walk
- Chichester Nursery School 760m · 10 min walk
- St. Joseph's CofE Junior School 796m · 10 min walk
- St. Joseph's Infant School 796m · 10 min walk
- Kingsham Primary School 930m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- St John's Street — Chichester50
- Market Avenue — Chichester49
- Leigh Road — Chichester48
- Deanery Farm Lane — Chichester55
- Station Approach — Chichester55
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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