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Middleton-on-Sea

About

Middleton-on-Sea ward occupies a coastal stretch between the urban edges of Bognor Regis and the village of Felpham. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of detached houses and bungalows, many set within established, leafy gardens. Its layout is defined by a network of quiet, winding roads that lead towards the sea.

The shingle beach and grassy promenade form a central feature, backed by a line of beach huts. A notable local landmark is the thatched roof of the former Smugglers Inn, a historic pub. The area includes the Elmer Sands section, known for its innovative private coastal defence schemes created by residents using groynes and reefs.

Area overview

On average Middleton-on-Sea has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Middleton-on-Sea is £50,429 per year. Middleton-on-Sea is home to around 4,916 people, with a population density of about 1,373.7 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Middleton-on-Sea Population

4,916

Population density

1,373.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

15.26(-52%)

Anti-social behaviour

11.8(+2%)

Public order

4.07(-33%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.86(-40%)

Burglary

3.66(+40%)

South East average

Demographics

British

4,607

93.75%

Other White

127

2.58%

Irish

0.92%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.51%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.33%

Total population: 4,914

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,207

27.49%

No qualifications

808

18.4%

Level 3 (A level)

695

15.83%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

657

14.96%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

519

11.82%

Total 16+ residents: 4,391

Housing

Owns outright

1,382

56.87%

Owns with a mortgage

568

23.37%

Private landlord or letting agency

291

11.98%

Social rents from council

3.79%

Other forms of private rent

1.93%

Total households: 2,430

Property prices in Middleton-on-Sea

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £361,000 in Middleton-on-Sea area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Middleton-on-Sea over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	47	£475,000	£295,850	£392,500	£595,000	£886,365
Flats	25	£140,000	£99,800	£125,000	£190,000	£292,560
Semi-Detached	14	£370,500	£313,000	£346,875	£398,000	£484,375
Terraced	7	£309,000	£225,000	£245,750	£332,500	£436,000

10 years median price trend in Middleton-on-Sea

All postcodes in Middleton-on-Sea

PO226JX

Sea Way

PO226LA

Manor Way

PO226ED

First Avenue

PO226HF

North Avenue

PO226HG

North Avenue

PO226RW

Kilwich Close

PO226LJ

Elmer Road

PO226JB

Templesheen Road

PO227TQ

Shaw Close

PO226HE

North Avenue South

PO226JF

Norfolk Way

PO226JW

Ancton Way

PO226JZ

Alleyne Way

PO226RY

Moraunt Drive

PO227ST

Kingfisher Court

PO226HU

Elmer Road

PO226RN

Merlin Way

PO227SU

Nightingale Court

PO227SX

Southdean Drive

PO226EX

Elmer Road

PO226JH

Arundel Way

PO226SA

Maltravers Road

PO227RL

Sea Lane

PO226LE

Manor Way

PO226DL

Middleton Road

PO226ER

Elmer Road

PO226JL

The Layne

PO226ND

Ancton Close

PO227SQ

Shrubbs Drive

PO226PE

Ilex Way

PO226RT

Montgomery Drive

PO226RZ

Marlowe Close

PO227TH

Southdean Close

PO227TT

Central Drive

PO226EL

Elmer Road

PO226JQ

Farm Close

PO227SS

Greenfields

PO226JD

Elm Drive

PO226NL

Ancton Lane

PO226DP

Merry End

PO226PA

Maple Close

PO227SF

Shrubbs Drive

PO226LU

Meadow Walk

PO227TS

West Drive

PO226NH

Ancton Lane

PO226JG

Norfolk Way

PO226NA

Ancton Drive

PO226NE

Kingsmead Road

PO226NJ

Ancton Lane

PO226RR

Priestley Way

PO227SG

Penn Close

PO226ET

Elmer Road

PO226RQ

Baldwin Close

PO227RZ

Sea Way

PO227SP

Shrubbs Drive

PO226ES

Elmer Road

PO226JY

Sea Way

PO226RE

Montgomery Drive

PO226EB

Harefield Road

PO226EF

West Avenue

PO226RF

Kynon Gardens

PO226HW

Crossways

PO226EQ

Harefield Gardens

PO226LL

Lane End Road

PO226HD

Elmer Road

PO226JJ

The Layne

PO226LY

Ancton Lodge Lane

PO226RU

Templars Close

PO227RP

West Close

PO227RT

Sea Lane

PO226JU

Elmer Close

PO227SL

Chalfont Close

PO226DZ

Elmer Road

PO226HZ

Elmer Road

PO226HA

Elmer Road

PO226EH

Elmer Road

PO227TF

Rose Avenue

PO227TW

Norman Way

PO226BF

Chandlers Reach

PO226NF

Lodge Close

PO226HY

Elmer Road

PO226HB

Elmer Road

PO226HP

Lucking Lane

PO226PF

Whitebeam Way

PO226AZ

Manor Farm Court

PO226HN

Cootes Lane

PO226LB

Elmer Road

PO226PG

Hadley Close

PO226RH

Priestley Way

PO227TA

Southdean Drive

PO226DN

Tudor Close

PO226EU

Elmer Road

PO226HX

Deepdene Close

PO226PQ

Ilex Way

PO227RN

South Walk

PO226NG

Kingsmead Road

PO226RS

Montgomery Drive

PO227SY

St Nicholas Lane

PO227TD

Tuscan Avenue

PO226DS

Sundale Lane

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Middleton-on-Sea

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