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About

Fittleworth ward lies in the Chichester district of West Sussex, covering the village of Fittleworth and its surrounding rural landscape. The area is characterised by woodland, farmland, and the River Rother, which flows through the parish. The settlement pattern is dispersed, with a historic core centred around the village street and church.

The local economy has traditional connections to agriculture and forestry. The area is noted for its sandstone, historically quarried for building. A specific architectural feature is the frequent use of this local stone in older cottages and walls, giving a distinct, cohesive appearance to the village. The surrounding South Downs National Park influences land use and conservation efforts.

Area overview

On average Fittleworth has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fittleworth is £57,690 per year. There are 6 schools in Fittleworth: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fittleworth is home to around 3,358 people, with a population density of about 45.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fittleworth Population
3,358
Population density
45.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.33(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.51(+2%)
Other theft
7.15(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.66(-12%)
Public order
5.06(-17%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,134
93.3%
Other White
100
2.98%
Irish
27
0.8%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.65%
Chinese
13
0.39%
Total population: 3,359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,215
43.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
453
16.13%
Level 3 (A level)
453
16.13%
No qualifications
316
11.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
205
7.3%
Total 16+ residents: 2,809

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
674
48.95%
Owns with a mortgage
341
24.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
175
12.71%
Other social rented
91
6.61%
Other forms of private rent
74
5.37%
Total households: 1,377

Property prices in Fittleworth

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £635,000 in Fittleworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fittleworth 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 Fittleworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£215,000
Semi-Detached4£360,000
Detached22£775,000
Terraced6£617,500

10 years median price trend in Fittleworth

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

All postcodes in Fittleworth

GU280NA

Beechwood Lane

RH201EL

Lower Street

GU280JT

Burton Park Road

RH201EF

Woodcote Lane

RH201HH

High Trees

RH201JN

Bedham Lane

GU280QG

Norwood Lane

GU280JS

Burton Park Road

GU280QQ

Norwood Lane

RH201JY

Riverhill

RH201JU

Egdean

RH201HS

The Fleet

GU280LF

Dye House Lane

RH201HG

Bignor Park Road

GU280PU

Fittleworth

RH201ES

Coates

RH201PX

The Street

RH201EB

Stopham Road

RH201HE

Hale Hill

GU280QS

Garden Mews

GU280LS

Boderton Mews

RH201HU

Upper Street

RH201NY

Burygate

GU280JX

Duncton Common

RH201HQ

Bignor Park Road

RH201JJ

Stretch Hill

RH201EX

Tripp Hill

GU280QH

Follet Close

RH201PB

Church Lane

GU280ND

Beechwood Lane

GU280QU

Burton Park

RH201EY

Burygate

GU290BY

New Road

GU280PR

Smokyhouse Lane

RH201NS

Bury Common

RH201HN

Limbourne Lane

GU280QF

Fittleworth

RH201GB

Fittleworth

RH201HD

West Burton Lane

RH201JR

Wakestone Lane

GU280FG

The Drive

RH201JL

Bedham Road

GU280LR

Fittleworth

GU280NZ

Fittleworth

RH201PN

Barlavington Lane

GU280PX

Nonnington Lane

GU280LB

Burton Park Road

RH201GA

Hawkins Field

GU280NB

Beechwood Lane

GU280LQ

Fittleworth

GU280QL

Lavington Common

RH201HA

Burygate

RH201NT

Bury Common

RH201HL

Church Lane

RH201JG

Upper Street

RH201GD

Fittleworth

RH201PE

Coombe Crescent

RH201PA

The Street

RH201JA

Churchfield

RH201EE

Woodcote Lane

RH201NR

Bury Common

RH201HR

Limbourne Lane

GU280QN

Fitzlea Wood Road

GU280PD

Biddulph Mews

GU280NS

Guillods Cottages

GU280LT

High Street

GU280JR

Burton Park Road

RH201JS

Fittleworth

GU280NG

Fittleworth

RH201PJ

Cootes Cottages

RH201HX

Greatpin Croft

GU280QW

Cathanger Lane

RH201JD

School Close

GU280PP

Fittleworth

GU280JU

Burton Park Road

RH201EG

Fittleworth

RH201JF

Fittleworth

RH201PR

Salters Cottages

GU280LD

Council Cottages

GU280NL

Dirty Lane

RH201FP

Coombe Crescent

GU280LU

Beechwood Lane

RH201JW

Bedham Road

GU280LE

Duncton High Street

GU280PZ

Fittleworth

RH201PQ

Malthouse Cottages

RH201EH

Sandy Lane

GU280PY

Fittleworth

RH201HW

Wyncombe Close

RH201PZ

Sutton Common

RH201ET

Coates

RH201HJ

Padwicks Field

RH201JH

Bedham Road

RH201HY

Greatpin Croft

RH140HU

Wakestone Lane

GU280QJ

Norwood Lane

RH201ED

Fittleworth

RH201EP

Lower Street

GU290BX

Selham Road

RH201PY

Sutton End

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.