Chichester is a thriving and well connected city. It has a population of 115,000 residents, 67,000 of which are of working age. Average household income currently sits at over £42,000, with the city's overall economy worth £2.4 billion. The city has good links to important hubs of industry such as Portsmouth, Brighton and Hove, and Southampton.
Chichester has a diverse range of thriving industries. Amongst the strongest of these are currently those involved in professional and business services, food and drink manufacturing and engineering. The latter is given a considerable boost thanks to the presence of market leader Rolls Royce having a base in the city. The region also plays host to a substantial amount of businesses working in the marine sector.
At Global Database we've used our Chichester B2B database to compile this list of the city's top-performing businesses. The results are varied and provide an interesting snapshot into the city's economy - take a look at the full list below.
MoreTourism in particular has become one of the most prosperous industries for Chichester. Around 6.5 million people visit the city every year, generating £460 million for the local economy. The sector also supports over 9,000 jobs across the region, particularly those in areas such as accommodation, entertainment, restaurants and culture.
In 2016 there were almost 60,000 jobs across Chichester, and over 80% of these were in the private sector. The city has a higher than average employment rate at 75%, and has the second largest number of jobs in the West Sussex region, accounting for 16% overall. Almost a quarter of the workforce have a degree or equivalent qualification, resulting in a highly-skilled and knowledgeable working population.
