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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 moderate crime levels, with around 54 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
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
21.74(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.32(-2%)
Other theft
8.64(+55%)
Burglary
5.66(+117%)
Vehicle crime
5.36(+41%)
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 26 recent sales, the median property price is £607,500 in Fittleworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,900,000.

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
Detached14£717,500
Flats2£215,000
Semi-Detached4£360,000
Terraced6£582,500

10 years median price trend in Fittleworth

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

All postcodes in Fittleworth

GU280PA

Fittleworth

RH201PH

Stane Street

GU280PP

Fittleworth

GU280QB

The Street

RH201EP

Lower Street

RH201GD

Fittleworth

RH201JS

Fittleworth

RH201PR

Salters Cottages

RH201HF

West Burton Lane

RH201HL

Church Lane

RH201NS

Bury Common

RH201PW

Hanover Close

RH201PP

Greenfield

GU280JT

Burton Park Road

GU280QQ

Norwood Lane

GU280QG

Norwood Lane

RH201HJ

Padwicks Field

RH201JE

Lower Street

GU280QH

Follet Close

RH201EX

Tripp Hill

RH201NR

Bury Common

GU280QJ

Norwood Lane

RH201HA

Burygate

GU280LB

Burton Park Road

GU280LG

Folly Lane

GU280PU

Fittleworth

RH201JH

Bedham Road

RH201NY

Burygate

RH201PB

Church Lane

RH201PG

Hadworth Lane

RH201HT

The Gardens

RH201PU

School Lane

RH201JN

Bedham Lane

RH201NP

Bury Common

GU280FF

St Giles Place

RH201GA

Hawkins Field

RH201JW

Bedham Road

RH201EA

Stopham Road

GU280LS

Boderton Mews

GU280PR

Smokyhouse Lane

GU280QF

Fittleworth

RH201JJ

Stretch Hill

GU280NJ

Guillods Cottages

GU280PX

Nonnington Lane

RH201EF

Woodcote Lane

RH201JL

Bedham Road

RH201EH

Sandy Lane

RH201PF

The Street

GU280JS

Burton Park Road

RH201PS

The Street

GU280NF

Fittleworth

RH201EW

Hesworth Common

RH201PD

Houghton Lane

GU280NH

The Drive

GU280LF

Dye House Lane

GU280NN

Beechwood Lane

GU280QE

Fittleworth

RH201FP

Coombe Crescent

RH201HQ

Bignor Park Road

GU280JR

Burton Park Road

GU280LE

Duncton High Street

RH201ES

Coates

RH201EY

Burygate

RH201JT

Little Bognor

RH201EZ

Burygate

RH201NL

Burygate

RH201PZ

Sutton Common

GU280LD

Council Cottages

GU280NT

Fittleworth

RH201EB

Stopham Road

RH201EN

Lower Street

RH201PA

The Street

RH201HY

Greatpin Croft

GU280QS

Garden Mews

GU280PY

Fittleworth

RH201FZ

Fittleworth

GU280JX

Duncton Common

GU280LA

Willett Close

GU280LH

Lodge Green

RH201HN

Limbourne Lane

RH201NN

Burygate

RH201HR

Limbourne Lane

RH201JR

Wakestone Lane

RH201PL

Fittleworth

RH201PQ

Malthouse Cottages

RH201DX

Lower Street

RH201ED

Fittleworth

RH201GB

Fittleworth

RH201HG

Bignor Park Road

GU280PT

Fittleworth

GU280QU

Burton Park

RH201JZ

The Old School

GU280FG

The Drive

GU280NA

Beechwood Lane

RH201PN

Barlavington Lane

GU280PW

Smokyhouse Lane

RH201HU

Upper Street

RH201HZ

Greatpin Croft

GU280FJ

Wallace Square

GU280ND

Beechwood Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.