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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

PO208QU

East Bracklesham Drive

PO208RR

Cakeham Road

PO208BN

Cakeham Road

PO208HA

Owers Way

PO208NG

Elmstead Gardens

PO208NX

Stocks Lane

PO208EB

Cakeham Road

PO208LJ

The Byeway

PO207FH

The Witterings

PO207LQ

First Avenue

PO208FG

Sandpiper Walk

PO208JW

East Bracklesham Drive

PO208LG

Cakeham Road

PO208ET

Jolliffe Road

PO208FF

Tide Way

PO208HZ

Grayswood Avenue

PO207BU

Birdham Road

PO208AT

Coastguard Cottages

PO208BJ

Kingfisher Parade

PO208DD

Longlands Road

PO208FX

Kingfisher Parade

PO208GJ

The Witterings

PO208PS

Church Road

PO208QZ

Elcombe Close

PO207AH

The Street

PO208FH

Hayward Place

PO208LW

Elms Lane

PO208NT

Stocks Lane

PO208QF

Chichester Road

PO207EY

Farne Close

PO207FA

Tawny Close

PO207LD

Batchmere Road

PO208DB

Shingle Walk

PO208FY

Stocks Lane

PO208JQ

Clayton Lane

PO208RB

Kimbridge Road

PO208JS

East Bracklesham Drive

PO207BP

Waterstone Close

PO207FG

The Causeway

PO207GB

The Witterings

PO207HZ

Bell Lane

PO208EJ

Harrow Drive

PO207BL

Hundredsteddle Lane

PO207JW

Drove Lane

PO208BX

Coney Close

PO208DY

Shore Road

PO208ES

Eton Drive

PO208FP

Willow Way

PO208LT

Rookwood Road

PO207AP

Church Lane

PO207JB

Somerley Lane

PO208DJ

Solent Road

PO208JG

Drove Lane

PO208NU

Stocks Lane

PO208PA

Legion Way

PO207HY

Bell Lane

PO208PL

Stocks Lane

PO208QE

Redlands Lane

PO207BS

Wophams Lane

PO208DQ

Tamarisk Walk

PO208GG

Fabius Close

PO207FB

Drove Lane

PO207HB

Crooked Lane

PO207SR

Walwyn Close

PO208EG

Windsor Drive

PO208HL

Second Avenue

PO208LH

Wellsfield

PO208LN

Royce Way

PO208QR

West Bracklesham Drive

PO208LA

First Avenue

PO207JD

Bell Lane

PO208DN

Charlmead

PO208JX

Harmony Drive

PO207AT

Church Lane

PO207HT

Birdham Road

PO208EN

Eton Drive

PO208FB

Chandlers Lea

PO208LD

Rookwood Road

PO208QA

Chichester Road

PO207AG

The Witterings

PO207HA

Crooked Lane

PO208BZ

Chaucer Drive

PO208HS

Sandringham Close

PO207HD

Pescotts Close

PO208BW

Admiralty Row

PO208PR

Mill Gardens

PO208FW

Kimbridge Road

PO207AB

Itchenor Road

PO207HL

Greenacres

PO208JL

Third Avenue

PO207BD

Chandlers Reach

PO207DA

Itchenor Green

PO207FF

Rowan Close

PO208FN

Hornbeam Walk

PO208RA

Watersedge Gardens

PO207QL

Sidlesham Lane

PO208BH

Cakeham Road

PO208FQ

Maple Drive

PO208RL

Hilton Park

PO207BY

Main Road

Data Sources

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