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Felpham West

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About

Felpham West is a residential ward located on the western side of the village of Felpham, bordering the sea. The area is characterised by a mix of housing from different eras, with many homes built in the latter half of the 20th century. Its streets are arranged in a largely grid-like pattern, leading towards the shingle beach and promenade. The ward provides local amenities including shops and schools, serving its predominantly settled community.

A significant feature is the presence of Blake's Meadow, a public green space named for the poet William Blake, who lived in Felpham. The ward contains the historic St Mary's Church and its surrounding old village core, contrasting with the newer developments. Direct coastal access defines much of the area's character, with views across the English Channel. The overall atmosphere is quiet and suburban, focused on local village life.

Area overview

On average Felpham West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Felpham West is £56,175 per year. There are 2 schools in Felpham West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Felpham West is home to around 6,257 people, with a population density of about 2,721.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Felpham West Population
6,257
Population density
2,721.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.27(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.42(+9%)
Public order
6.23(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.07(-6%)
Other theft
4.63(-17%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,733
91.6%
Other White
261
4.17%
Irish
46
0.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
34
0.54%
Chinese
26
0.42%
Total population: 6,259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,455
28.16%
Level 3 (A level)
952
18.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
919
17.79%
No qualifications
831
16.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
556
10.76%
Total 16+ residents: 5,167

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,336
49.74%
Owns with a mortgage
771
28.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
358
13.33%
Other social rented
137
5.1%
Other forms of private rent
43
1.6%
Total households: 2,686

Property prices in Felpham West

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Felpham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £830,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Felpham West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Felpham West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats11£200,000
Detached40£431,250
Semi-Detached23£355,000
Terraced21£320,000

10 years median price trend in Felpham West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Felpham West.

All postcodes in Felpham West

PO228FU

Dale Way

PO227EU

Limmer Lane

PO228JQ

Lindsey Court

PO228FB

Red Barn Crescent

PO227AW

Sea Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.