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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

RH201DX

Lower Street

RH201JQ

Fairmead Close

GU280NY

Woodcote Cottages

GU280QE

Fittleworth

RH201HZ

Greatpin Croft

GU280QP

Fittleworth

RH201PP

Greenfield

GU280NU

Fittleworth

RH201EA

Stopham Road

RH201PH

Stane Street

GU280JY

Fittleworth

GU280NN

Beechwood Lane

RH201JZ

The Old School

GU280NW

New Homes Of Rest

RH201PL

Fittleworth

GU280QD

Kelseys

RH201HT

The Gardens

RH201PU

School Lane

GU280QR

Willett Close

RH201HB

Westburton Lane

RH201ER

Tripp Hill

RH201EJ

Lower Street

RH201NL

Burygate

RH201EU

Coates Castle

GU280JZ

Duncton High Street

RH201EQ

Sandy Lane

RH201PF

The Street

GU280QB

The Street

GU280FF

St Giles Place

GU280NQ

The Drive

GU280FJ

Wallace Square

GU280LA

Willett Close

RH201JT

Little Bognor

GU280LH

Lodge Green

RH201NP

Bury Common

RH201JB

School Lane

GU280NH

The Drive

RH201PD

Houghton Lane

RH201PG

Hadworth Lane

RH201HF

West Burton Lane

RH201JE

Lower Street

GU280NP

Guillods Cottages

RH201NN

Burygate

GU280NF

Fittleworth

RH201EN

Lower Street

GU280NR

Guillods Cottages

GU280PT

Fittleworth

GU280NX

Fittleworth

GU280PA

Fittleworth

RH201FZ

Fittleworth

RH201PS

The Street

RH201EW

Hesworth Common

GU280PW

Smokyhouse Lane

RH201EZ

Burygate

RH201DY

Lea Farm Lane

GU280NT

Fittleworth

RH201PW

Hanover Close

GU280NJ

Guillods Cottages

RH201HP

Churchwood

GU280QA

The Street

GU280LG

Folly Lane

Data Sources

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