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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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
30
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Middleton-on-Sea Population
4,916
Population density
1,373.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.48(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
12(-2%)
Public order
4.27(-30%)
Burglary
3.25(+25%)
Vehicle crime
2.03(-45%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,607
93.75%
Other White
127
2.58%
Irish
45
0.92%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
25
0.51%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.33%
Total population: 4,914

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
92
3.79%
Other forms of private rent
47
1.93%
Total households: 2,430

Property prices in Middleton-on-Sea

Median price£393,750
Price per sq ft£372
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£288K – £558K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £393,750 (about £372 per square foot) in Middleton-on-Sea area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Middleton-on-Sea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£517,250£401
Semi-Detached17£361,000£418
Terraced7£285,000£341
Flats18£133,750£276

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Middleton-on-Sea

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Middleton-on-Sea.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£403,475£103,000£262,500£249,950
2017£412,500£124,750£320,000£225,000
2018£375,000£135,000£280,000£225,000
2019£385,000£141,500£302,000£225,000
2020£445,000£140,000£252,500£232,500
2021£485,000£120,000£312,000£250,000
2022£467,745£130,250£390,000£295,000
2023£551,000£150,000£325,000£288,750
2024£490,000£147,500£330,000£275,000
2025£471,250£150,000£382,500£309,000
2026£571,250£130,000£360,000£233,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Middleton-on-Sea.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Middleton-on-Sea.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297£200£317£342
2017£321£200£332£355
2018£322£222£352£359
2019£340£228£335£367
2020£334£227£318£364
2021£393£205£358£350
2022£439£239£424£433
2023£413£271£396£432
2024£403£236£389£404
2025£393£285£387£358
2026£371£283£432£361
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Middleton-on-Sea.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Middleton-on-Sea in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Middleton-on-Sea

Is Middleton-on-Sea safe?

Middleton-on-Sea records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Middleton-on-Sea?

The median sale price in Middleton-on-Sea is £393,750 (about £372 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Middleton-on-Sea?

Middleton-on-Sea scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Middleton-on-Sea sits around rank 21,574 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 Middleton-on-Sea?

The average household income in Middleton-on-Sea is around £50,429 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Middleton-on-Sea?

Middleton-on-Sea is represented by 2 elected councillors: Jacky Pendleton (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Shirley Yvonne Haywood (Independent).

All postcodes in Middleton-on-Sea

PO226HH

Cootes Lane

PO226HB

Elmer Road

PO226DX

Yapton Road

PO226JN

Ancton Way

PO226PG

Hadley Close

PO227SP

Shrubbs Drive

PO227SY

St Nicholas Lane

PO226HQ

North Avenue East

PO226LA

Manor Way

PO226RG

Montgomery Drive

PO226LF

Manor Way

PO226JB

Templesheen Road

PO226LZ

Ancton Lodge Lane

PO226LE

Manor Way

PO226ER

Elmer Road

PO227RJ

Sea Lane

PO226HL

Leaman Close

PO227UG

Thompson Road

PO226LX

Farm Corner

PO226HZ

Elmer Road

PO226JU

Elmer Close

PO226JL

The Layne

PO226JR

Ancton Way

PO226DZ

Elmer Road

PO226HN

Cootes Lane

PO226RR

Priestley Way

PO226PW

Aspen Way

PO226LD

Stable Field

PO226RE

Montgomery Drive

PO226HA

Elmer Road

PO227TN

Main Drive

PO226LH

Elmer Road

PO226RU

Templars Close

PO226JQ

Farm Close

PO227RT

Sea Lane

PO226HS

Ancton Lane

PO226DN

Tudor Close

PO226JZ

Alleyne Way

PO226SE

Silver Birch Drive

PO226RP

Priestley Way

PO227RN

South Walk

PO226EL

Elmer Road

PO226LW

Kingsmead Road

PO226NG

Kingsmead Road

PO226PD

Willowbrook

PO226JD

Elm Drive

PO226NB

Ancton Drive

PO226EF

West Avenue

PO227ST

Kingfisher Court

PO226JX

Sea Way

PO227UE

Douglas Close

PO227RX

Sea Lane

PO226PF

Whitebeam Way

PO226LU

Meadow Walk

PO226RQ

Baldwin Close

PO226SP

Lavender Close

PO226HW

Crossways

PO226HR

Lucking Lane

PO227TJ

Green Way

PO227TD

Tuscan Avenue

PO227SA

Sea Way

PO226HE

North Avenue South

PO227SX

Southdean Drive

PO226ED

First Avenue

PO227SF

Shrubbs Drive

PO227RZ

Sea Way

PO226RT

Montgomery Drive

PO226HP

Lucking Lane

PO226AZ

Manor Farm Court

PO226LN

The Close

PO226JH

Arundel Way

PO227SL

Chalfont Close

PO227UQ

Freya Close

PO227UF

Alfred Close

PO226RF

Kynon Gardens

PO226DR

The Byway

PO226EU

Elmer Road

PO226HY

Elmer Road

PO226ET

Elmer Road

PO226HU

Elmer Road

PO226EB

Harefield Road

PO226LJ

Elmer Road

PO227TB

Southdean Drive

PO226ES

Elmer Road

BN180JZ

Bilsham Road

PO226LY

Ancton Lodge Lane

PO227SS

Greenfields

PO226DF

Middleton Road

PO226RN

Merlin Way

PO226NF

Lodge Close

PO226RY

Moraunt Drive

PO227RY

Old Point

PO226PN

Ilex Way

PO226JY

Sea Way

PO226DY

Yapton Road

PO226ND

Ancton Close

PO227TQ

Shaw Close

PO226JE

Elm Drive

PO227RH

Sea Lane

PO226RZ

Marlowe Close

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.