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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

GU280NR

Guillods Cottages

GU280NW

New Homes Of Rest

GU280NQ

The Drive

RH201HP

Churchwood

RH201JB

School Lane

GU280LR

Fittleworth

RH201HB

Westburton Lane

RH201HE

Hale Hill

GU280NL

Dirty Lane

RH201HW

Wyncombe Close

RH201NT

Bury Common

RH201PX

The Street

GU280JZ

Duncton High Street

GU280NZ

Fittleworth

GU280QP

Fittleworth

RH201ER

Tripp Hill

RH201ET

Coates

RH201HH

High Trees

RH201JD

School Close

RH201PE

Coombe Crescent

GU280NP

Guillods Cottages

GU290BX

Selham Road

GU280QL

Lavington Common

RH201JF

Fittleworth

GU280QA

The Street

GU280QW

Cathanger Lane

RH201PJ

Cootes Cottages

RH201PY

Sutton End

GU280LU

Beechwood Lane

GU280NG

Fittleworth

GU280NU

Fittleworth

RH201EJ

Lower Street

GU280NS

Guillods Cottages

GU290BY

New Road

RH201HX

Greatpin Croft

GU280JU

Burton Park Road

GU280JY

Fittleworth

GU280QN

Fitzlea Wood Road

RH201JA

Churchfield

RH201EQ

Sandy Lane

RH201HS

The Fleet

GU280QR

Willett Close

RH201JG

Upper Street

GU280LQ

Fittleworth

GU280LT

High Street

RH201EG

Fittleworth

RH201EU

Coates Castle

RH201JY

Riverhill

GU280NB

Beechwood Lane

GU280PD

Biddulph Mews

RH201EE

Woodcote Lane

RH201HD

West Burton Lane

RH201JU

Egdean

GU280NY

Woodcote Cottages

GU280QD

Kelseys

RH201DY

Lea Farm Lane

RH201EL

Lower Street

GU280NX

Fittleworth

GU280PZ

Fittleworth

RH140HU

Wakestone Lane

RH201JQ

Fairmead Close

Data Sources

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