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The Witterings

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About

The Witterings ward encompasses the coastal settlements of East and West Wittering along the Manhood Peninsula. Its landscape is defined by extensive intertidal flats and salt marshes, with a low-lying profile shaped by coastal processes. The area includes a mix of residential housing, local shops, and services catering to both permanent residents and seasonal visitors. The shoreline faces the eastern Solent, with views across to the Isle of Wight.

A significant feature is the large, sandy beach at West Wittering, backed by dunes and the East Head spit. This area is managed for its natural habitats and recreational use. The ward contains agricultural land and sailing clubs, with a network of footpaths crossing the flat terrain. Chichester Harbour, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, forms its northern boundary, influencing local conservation efforts.

Area overview

On average The Witterings has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in The Witterings is £52,240 per year. There are 3 schools in The Witterings: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). The Witterings is home to around 10,324 people, with a population density of about 363.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

The Witterings Population
10,324
Population density
363.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.47(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.65(-8%)
Other theft
4.55(-18%)
Shoplifting
4.46(-44%)
Public order
4.17(-32%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,686
93.81%
Other White
254
2.46%
Irish
73
0.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
47
0.46%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
41
0.4%
Total population: 10,325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,000
34.06%
No qualifications
1,544
17.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,438
16.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,191
13.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
845
9.59%
Total 16+ residents: 8,807

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,371
50.44%
Owns with a mortgage
1,035
22.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
628
13.36%
Other social rented
431
9.17%
Other forms of private rent
129
2.74%
Total households: 4,701

Property prices in The Witterings

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 in The Witterings area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £3,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for The Witterings 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 The Witterings over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached80£661,000
Flats9£215,000
Semi-Detached26£377,500
Terraced10£340,750

10 years median price trend in The Witterings

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Witterings.

All postcodes in The Witterings

PO208QY

Wilton Close

PO207LP

First Avenue

PO208ER

Harrow Drive

PO207AL

The Street

PO207JL

Church Cottages

PO208DG

Barn Walk

PO208LS

Elms Way

PO208NS

Downview Close

PO208PP

Legion Way

PO208QG

Chapel Lane

PO208SB

East Bracklesham Drive

PO207DL

Itchenor Road

PO207JG

Bookers Lane

PO208JJ

Marineside

PO208NW

Meadows Road

PO208QT

Tower Place

PO207AU

Martins Lane

PO208BE

Stocks Lane

PO208EW

Oxford Close

PO208HN

Eton Drive

PO208PF

West Bracklesham Drive

PO208PW

Plover Close

PO208PZ

Piggery Hall Lane

PO208RG

Shalbourne Crescent

PO207BJ

Pipers Mead

PO208LB

Farm Road

PO208NF

Ely Close

PO208PY

Furzefield

PO208SF

Greenway Walk

PO207JX

Almodington Lane

PO208AU

West Strand

PO208EY

Southcote Avenue

PO208BG

Shore Road

PO208EE

The Crescent

PO208FA

Rowan Way

PO208LR

Meadow Lane

PO208RT

Westerley Gardens

PO207AR

Cherry Lane

PO207BB

Lock Lane

PO207HH

Westlands Lane

PO207SE

Old Common Close

PO208BA

East Strand

PO208EQ

Cakeham Way

PO208JR

Silver Way

PO208DZ

Shore Road

PO208JT

Farm Road

PO208NE

Cambridge Avenue

PO208PH

West Bracklesham Drive

PO208RJ

Windmill Court

PO208UA

Woodborough Close

PO207EZ

Chaffer Lane

PO208AG

Mere Close

PO208GA

Sea Serpent Road

PO208PQ

Kestrel Close

PO208SD

Church Farm Court

PO207AQ

Pier Point Road

PO207AD

Orchard Lane

PO207DN

The Witterings

PO207EX

Farne Lane

PO207JP

Medmerry Park

PO207JT

Almodington Lane

PO207LF

Second Avenue

PO208AF

The Paddock

PO208AN

Ellanore Lane

PO208BQ

Charterhouse Mews

PO208HQ

Marine Drive

PO208NA

Elms Lane

PO208NN

Field Road

PO208PB

Peerley Close

PO208QX

Stocks Lane

PO207BH

Oak Meadow

PO207JE

Bracklesham Lane

PO208FR

Hazel Close

PO208JA

Bracklesham Lane

PO208PX

Briar Avenue

PO207AX

Lock Lane

PO207ET

Crooked Lane

PO207HX

Bell Lane

PO207JY

Easton Lane

PO208HG

Marine Close

PO208LY

Summerfield Road

PO208SS

Coastguard Lane

PO207AN

The Street

PO207LE

Batchmere Road

PO208AL

Roman Landing

PO208AS

Roman Landing

PO208DX

Shore Road

PO208HH

Marine Drive West

PO208LP

Elms Ride

PO207HG

The Triangle

PO207JA

The Saltings

PO208DR

Seafield Way

PO208DW

Peerley Road

PO208GF

Charlie Drive

PO208HW

Ascot Close

PO208JH

East Bracklesham Drive

PO208RH

Walmsleys Way

PO207AF

Earnley Meadows

PO208DT

Cakeham Road

PO208PE

Kimbridge Road

Data Sources

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