Compton Close Chichester
15 addresses across 1 postcode (PO19), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 7201636.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £550,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band F; Band D in Chichester costs £2,470 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chichester, about 3 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 30 to 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lavant Road Surgery, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £350,000 | £330,000 | £370,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £490,000 | £490,000 | £490,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £437,500 | £437,500 | £437,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £297,500 | £275,000 | £335,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £218,500 | £212,000 | £225,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 2022 | 2 PO19 5PH | Terraced | £550,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2021 | 15 PO19 5PH | Flat or maisonette | £330,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Sep 2021 | 7 PO19 5PH | Terraced | £370,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2020 | 7 PO19 5PH | Terraced | £310,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2019 | 8 PO19 5PH | Terraced | £300,000 | |
| 11 May 2018 | 12 PO19 5PH | Terraced | £490,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2016 | 5 PO19 5PH | Terraced | £437,500 | |
| 16 Aug 2013 | 12 PO19 5PH | Terraced | £335,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2009 | 14 PO19 5PH | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2006 | 1 PO19 5PH | Terraced | £297,500 | |
| 31 Oct 2006 | 3 PO19 5PH | Terraced | £335,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2006 | 6 PO19 5PH | Terraced | £275,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2003 | 2 PO19 5PH | Terraced | £265,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2002 | 4 PO19 5PH | Terraced | £212,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2002 | 3 PO19 5PH | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2000 | 8 PO19 5PH | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 22 Oct 1999 | 3 PO19 5PH | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 9 Sep 1999 | 2 PO19 5PH | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 12 Oct 1998 | 2 PO19 5PH | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 11 Aug 1997 | 15 PO19 5PH | Flat or maisonette | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 May 1997 | 3 PO19 5PH | Terraced | £117,000 | |
| 14 Feb 1997 | 15 PO19 5PH | Flat or maisonette | £81,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 102 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (2); Maisonette, detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (8); 1976-1982 (1); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Chichester in 2026-27: Band D £2,470 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,646 | £1,921 | £2,195 | £2,470 | £3,018 | £3,567 | £4,116 | £4,939 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band F (39% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Pinewood House Answorth Close, Chichester: up to 16 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 29 September 2026: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 31 July 2026 to 5 August 2026: SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION (SSEPD), Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 30 m and 32 m above sea level (31 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO19 5PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chichester 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Fishbourne (Sussex) 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bosham 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ferndale Road Chichester | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chichester | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Northgate Car Park, Chichester | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 42.2 km (26 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 52.5 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lavant Road Surgery | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Summersdale Pharmacy | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Special Care Dentistry | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Chichester Police | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Southern Co-Operative Chichester Spitalfield Lane Cashzone | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 510 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5.9 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Lavant Valley Allotments 9,660 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chichester Dyke, earthwork extending N 480yds (440m) from The Drive, Summersdale, near Chichester, a scheduled monument, 420 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chichester Dyke, earthwork extending N 480yds (440m) from The Drive, Summersdale, near Chichester | Scheduled monument | 420 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Chichester Dyke, earthwork E of Chichester Barracks extending 600yds (550m) | Scheduled monument | 830 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Chichester Dyke, earthwork extending 110yds (100m) in Raughmere Copse | Scheduled monument | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Graylingwell Hospital | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Summersdale Copse | Wood | 410 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Brandy Hole Pond | Lake or reservoir | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| East Broyle Copse | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Plain Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Stone Dell | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| St Roche's Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 15 | 15 |
None of the street's 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Chichester: see them on the Chichester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavant Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Jessie Younghusband Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| The March CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Compton Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 48% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 73% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 32% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 57% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 21% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PO19 5PH: 15 addresses
Nearby streets
Selham Close · Fordwater Road · Graffham Close · Marchwood Gate · Marchwood · Maplehurst Road · Ferndale Road · Harberton Crescent · The Drive · Fordwater Lane · Dunstan Close · Stanton Drive
All the streets in PO19 and across Chichester.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.