Oaklands Way Chichester
9 addresses across 3 postcodes (PO19), about 220 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 7200190.
- Flood: 7 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 D; Band D in Chichester costs £2,470 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chichester, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Oaklands Park, is about 50 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 14 to 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Langley House Surgery, about 600 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 125 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 D (30% of about 970 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Chichester (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Metro House, Northgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3HN: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (140 m)
- Land at the Tannery, Westgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3HN: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 30 September 2026: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 7 at medium risk and 36 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 42 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 41 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO19 6AR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO19 1BJ | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PO19 1BL | zone 3 | 0 / 7 / 35 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 14 m and 15 m above sea level (14 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO19 1BJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO19 1BL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO19 6AR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chichester 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Fishbourne (Sussex) 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bosham 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 56 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Franklin Place Chichester | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chichester | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northgate Car Park, Chichester | 80 m |
| EV charging points | 15 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Cyriacs, Chichester | 340 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 42.6 km (26 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 53.8 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Langley House Surgery | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Colosseum Dental (Little London) | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | St Richards Hospital | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Chichester Police | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-Operative Chichester Spitalfield Lane Cashzone | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oaklands Park 14 ha | 50 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,630 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chichester Castle, a scheduled monument, 140 m south-east. 486 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 14 of them Grade I and 32 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chichester Castle | Scheduled monument | 140 m south-east |
| Greyfriars Chapel, Priory Park | Scheduled monument | 170 m south |
| Chancel of the Church of the Grey Friars | Listed building, Grade I | 170 m south |
| The Ship Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m south-west |
| 43, North Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m south-west |
| 41 and 42, North Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m south-west |
| Chichester City Walls, The Tower, Orchard Street | Scheduled monument | 400 m (0.2 miles) south |
| Graylingwell Hospital | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Fishbourne Roman Palace | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brandy Hole Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Summersdale Copse | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| East Broyle Copse | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Whyke Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Stone Dell | Valley | 4.7 km (3 miles) north-east |
| Copperas Point | Wetland | 4.9 km (3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 9 |
8 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph's CofE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St. Joseph's Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chichester Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Portfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Parklands Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chichester College Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chichester High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop Luffa School, Chichester Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsham Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Jessie Younghusband Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenwicks Cafe PO19 1NL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Sir Green PO19 1BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Replift Protein PO19 1BE | Distributors/Transporters | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lisoma International Ltd PO19 1BE | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| The George And Dragon PO19 1NQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Chichester Harbour Hotel PO19 1NH | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Café Paradiso PO19 1NF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Lotus House Chinese Takeaway PO19 1NF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Strobilus Cafe PO19 1NF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Phoenix Dining PO19 1NJ | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Chichester City Football Club PO19 6AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Chichester Racquets And Fitness Club PO19 6AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| St Pauls Church PO19 6FT | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| The Four Streets Project PO19 6FT | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| The Southern Co-Operative PO19 6BF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (35); On or near Theatre/Concert Hall (17); On or near Franklin Place (14); On or near Priory Lane (13); On or near George Street (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 2% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 42% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 31% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 22% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 36% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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 6AR: 7 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- PO19 1BJ: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
- PO19 1BL: 1 address of 47 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Oaklands Way · Franklin Place · A286 · Priory Lane · Northgate · Priory Lane · Alderman's Walk · Jubilee Terrace · New Park Road · Broyle Road · St Peter's · Jubilee Road
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.