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About

Harbour Villages ward encompasses several coastal settlements along Chichester Harbour's northern edge. The area is defined by its intricate network of tidal creeks, mudflats, and expansive salt marshes. These environments are internationally protected for their wildlife, creating a landscape where residential areas blend with working boatyards and quiet sailing clubs. The pace here is governed by the tides, with many homes and lanes leading directly to the water's edge.

The ward includes the distinct villages of Bosham, with its notable church partially submerged at high tide, and Chidham, known for its agricultural peninsula. Land use is a mix of historic cores, modern housing, and significant areas of arable farmland. The entire area falls within the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, prioritising conservation. Daily life is closely connected to the harbour, with a focus on maritime activities and preserving the delicate balance between human habitation and the natural environment.

Area overview

On average Harbour Villages has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harbour Villages is £63,074 per year. There are 3 schools in Harbour Villages: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Harbour Villages is home to around 10,899 people, with a population density of about 363.5 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harbour Villages Population
10,899
Population density
363.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.19(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.38(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.15(-5%)
Public order
4.5(-26%)
Other theft
3.21(-43%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,971
91.46%
Other White
428
3.93%
Irish
88
0.81%
Indian
59
0.54%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
58
0.53%
Total population: 10,902

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,993
44.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,494
16.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,214
13.42%
No qualifications
1,056
11.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
650
7.19%
Total 16+ residents: 9,046

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,112
46.09%
Owns with a mortgage
1,278
27.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
589
12.85%
Other social rented
411
8.97%
Other forms of private rent
98
2.14%
Total households: 4,582

Property prices in Harbour Villages

Median price£465,000
Price per sq ft£409
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£355K – £635K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £409 per square foot) in Harbour Villages area, with individual transactions ranging from £161,000 up to £2,850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harbour Villages over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£676,250£439
Semi-Detached34£416,500£383
Terraced22£325,000£386
Flats3£264,000£342

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harbour Villages

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harbour Villages.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£470,000£197,000£310,000£256,000
2017£470,000£183,500£345,000£321,500
2018£495,975£198,000£355,500£285,000
2019£510,000£215,000£359,250£283,000
2020£499,950£167,500£387,000£300,000
2021£558,250£225,000£372,000£315,000
2022£635,000£255,000£415,000£342,500
2023£640,000£245,000£424,500£330,000
2024£640,000£230,000£432,000£335,000
2025£710,000£240,000£375,000£334,000
2026£595,000£470,000£330,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harbour Villages.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harbour Villages.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£383£287£363£283
2017£375£319£362£365
2018£398£321£360£351
2019£363£310£322£321
2020£380£305£339£370
2021£436£299£376£379
2022£492£388£423£396
2023£473£393£438£376
2024£452£383£412£368
2025£443£381£385£386
2026£438£390£438
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harbour Villages.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harbour Villages in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Harbour Villages

Is Harbour Villages safe?

Harbour Villages records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Harbour Villages?

The median sale price in Harbour Villages is £465,000 (about £409 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Harbour Villages?

Harbour Villages has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Harbour Villages?

Harbour Villages scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Harbour Villages sits around rank 27,174 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Harbour Villages?

The average household income in Harbour Villages is around £63,074 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Harbour Villages?

Harbour Villages is represented by 3 elected councillors: Adrian Moss (Liberal Democrats), Richard Bates (Liberal Democrats) and Stephen Johnson (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Harbour Villages

PO193UZ

Blackboy Lane

PO188QL

Shore Road

PO207PR

Selsey Road

PO198RW

Bywater Way

PO198QJ

Stockbridge Road

PO188LZ

High Street

PO193JS

Creek End

PO198QT

Stockbridge Gardens

PO198TE

Birdham Road

PO188LG

Penwarden Way

PO188PE

Harbour Villages

PO188EG

Fraser Row

PO188PR

Drift Lane

PO198RS

Grosvenor Road

PO188GT

Roe Deer Crescent

PO188TB

Steels Lane

PO188NT

Green Lane

PO188JD

Shore Road

PO188JJ

Shore Road

PO198PJ

Waterside Drive

PO188LY

Quay Meadow

PO188GR

Egret Court End

PO188PS

Main Road

PO193JP

Fishbourne Road West

PO188LL

Moreton Road

PO198QF

Stockbridge Road

PO193FD

Taylors Copse

PO188LH

Windmill Field

PO207AJ

Harbour Villages

PO188UJ

Hambrook Hill South

PO198GN

Tramway Close

PO188EP

Taylors Lane

PO188RF

Broad Road

PO188JF

Canute Road

PO188HX

Bosham Lane

PO193PX

Clay Lane

PO198RN

Waterside Drive

PO188LW

Spindrift Mews

PO188ND

Westbrook Close

PO188NW

Southfields Industrial Estate

PO188AF

Broadbridge Mill

PO198SS

St Georges Drive

PO188TQ

Chidham Lane

PO198RY

Belgrave Crescent

PO198FW

Windmill Close

PO198QB

Queens Avenue

PO188BL

Blackboy Lane

PO188LF

Penwarden Way

PO198QG

Stockbridge Road

PO188LS

High Street

PO193JL

Fishbourne Road West

PO198SN

Selsey Road

PO188RS

Main Road

PO193PU

Fishbourne Road West

PO188PW

Main Road

PO188PA

Broadbridge Court

PO188QX

Westward Close

PO198RL

Stockbridge Gardens

PO188AP

Old Park Lane

PO188BB

Main Road

PO188QQ

Taylors Lane

PO188SS

Maybush Drive

PO193QU

Beaver Close

PO188ER

Hoe Lane

PO188GS

Kingfisher Close

PO188RP

Pottery Lane

PO188GU

Harbour Villages

PO188AU

Main Road

PO188FQ

Pynham Crescent

PO198FS

Stockbridge Mews

PO188NX

Crede Lane

PO198TJ

Deer Close

PO198SR

Manor Close

PO193RP

Follis Gardens

PO193PG

Mosse Gardens

PO198QN

Selsey Road

PO188AT

Main Road

PO188JQ

Fairfield Close

PO188DF

Newells Lane

PO188BN

Blackboy Lane

PO188QT

Cambria Close

PO188HH

Critchfield Road

PO188FH

Rudkin Place

PO188FG

Mcadam Close

PO188BS

Clay Lane

PO193JN

Mill Lane

PO188TT

Potters Corner

PO188QZ

Cambria Close

PO198QR

Stockbridge Road

PO188HZ

Shore Road

PO198FN

Nursery Mews

PO207PE

Appledram Lane South

PO198SY

Poyntz Close

PO193QJ

Bourne Close

PO188FD

Shepherds Close

PO188XJ

Yeomans Field

PO188LT

High Street

PO188ET

Bosham Hoe

PO193JJ

Fishbourne Road West

PO188PD

Elm Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.