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Harbour Villages

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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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
2/10
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
17.52(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.29(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.33(-2%)
Public order
3.58(-41%)
Other theft
2.75(-51%)
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

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 in Harbour Villages area, with individual transactions ranging from £161,000 up to £2,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harbour Villages 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 Harbour Villages over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£695,000
Flats10£247,000
Semi-Detached26£420,000
Terraced16£339,500

10 years median price trend in Harbour Villages

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

All postcodes in Harbour Villages

PO188JA

Mariners Terrace

PO188NR

Delling Lane

PO188NU

Elm Terrace

PO188PS

Main Road

PO188SP

Cot Lane

PO188SR

Maybush Drive

PO198FW

Windmill Close

PO198QL

Stockbridge Road

PO198TB

Birdham Road

PO188BS

Clay Lane

PO188FR

Flatt Road

PO188LQ

Brook Avenue

PO188PX

Broadbridge Mill

PO188RB

Stumps End

PO188JE

Harbour Road

PO193JW

Mill Close

PO198FP

Grosvenor Road

PO198QQ

Upton Road

PO198QZ

Marden Avenue

PO207EB

Dell Quay Road

PO207PS

Selsey Road

PO188AZ

Blackboy Lane

PO188GE

Main Road

PO188TE

Chidham Lane

PO193FE

Knott Gardens

PO193QW

Gilpin Close

PO193XT

Fishbourne Road (West)

PO188HU

Bosham Lane

PO188HX

Bosham Lane

PO188RE

Broad Road

PO188TJ

Hamstead Meadow

PO193QU

Beaver Close

PO193UZ

Blackboy Lane

PO188GP

Pipistrelle Way

PO188QG

Taylors Lane

PO188RG

Broad Road

PO198SL

Selsey Road

PO207PE

Appledram Lane South

PO188BE

Blackboy Lane

PO188HJ

Merryweather Road

PO188HN

Viking Way

PO188LP

Stream Close

PO193FA

Tanglewood

PO193QA

Mosse Gardens

PO193RL

Senator Gardens

PO198TG

The Meadows

PO188AD

Rockall Way

PO188BD

Main Road

PO188GT

Roe Deer Crescent

PO188GW

Harbour Villages

PO188LW

Spindrift Mews

PO188NA

Marcuse Fields

PO188ND

Westbrook Close

PO188PQ

Main Road

PO188UN

Aviary Close

PO188UT

Hambrook Hill (South)

PO198SU

Turnpike Close

PO188HS

Adelaide Terrace

PO188ST

Cot Lane

PO188TY

The Avenue

PO198QB

Queens Avenue

PO198QD

Queens Gardens

PO198RJ

Wiston Avenue

PO198SD

Southfields Close

PO207PT

Green Lane

PO207PU

Selsey Road

PO188AW

Farm Close

PO188FL

Main Road

PO198FG

Stockbridge Road

PO198QP

Stockbridge Road

PO207DS

Appledram Lane South

PO207EE

Dell Quay Road

PO188EF

Cuckoo Fields

PO188JX

Brooks Lane

PO207DU

Birdham Road

Data Sources

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