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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 38 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
38
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
17.82(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.91(-3%)
Other theft
4.94(-12%)
Public order
4.94(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.26(-34%)
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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 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
Terraced14£338,250
Semi-Detached35£400,000
Flats10£223,250
Detached74£716,750

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

PO207DB

Glebefield Road

PO208RL

Hilton Park

PO207DR

Crooked Lane

PO208EW

Oxford Close

PO207AS

Springfield Close

PO208GF

Charlie Drive

PO207JR

Almodington Lane

PO208PA

Legion Way

PO207QN

Alandale Road

PO207AP

Church Lane

PO208FR

Hazel Close

PO208PB

Peerley Close

PO207HJ

Westlands Estate

PO208ES

Eton Drive

PO208QH

Rookwood Lane

PO208PH

West Bracklesham Drive

PO208DG

Barn Walk

PO208RB

Kimbridge Road

PO207HA

Crooked Lane

PO208NX

Stocks Lane

PO208EF

Russell Road

PO207DA

Itchenor Green

PO208QF

Chichester Road

PO207EX

Farne Lane

PO208JX

Harmony Drive

PO208EP

Bennetts Close

PO207LD

Batchmere Road

PO208BE

Stocks Lane

PO207BX

Birdham Road

PO208BZ

Chaucer Drive

PO207AD

Orchard Lane

PO207QL

Sidlesham Lane

PO208FX

Kingfisher Parade

PO208HZ

Grayswood Avenue

PO207JU

Almodington Lane

PO207BB

Lock Lane

PO207DF

The Spinney

PO208NL

Barn Road

PO207JB

Somerley Lane

PO207LA

Almodington Lane

PO208LD

Rookwood Road

PO208DL

Coney Six

PO208FG

Sandpiper Walk

PO208GA

Sea Serpent Road

PO208NJ

Stocks Lane

PO207SE

Old Common Close

PO208RG

Shalbourne Crescent

PO207HB

Crooked Lane

PO208NQ

Elmstead Park Road

PO207AH

The Street

PO208NR

Stocks Lane

PO208GE

Baker Close

PO208QS

Stocks Lane

PO208LR

Meadow Lane

PO207BY

Main Road

PO208ER

Harrow Drive

PO208NY

Stocks Lane

PO207HZ

Bell Lane

PO208JL

Third Avenue

PO208HF

Marine Drive

PO208NF

Ely Close

PO208AQ

Sussex Grove

PO208AU

West Strand

PO208DN

Charlmead

PO207BQ

Court Barn Lane

PO208FS

Birch Close

PO208EH

Foxwarren Close

PO208BT

Oakfield Avenue

PO207FH

The Witterings

PO208JU

Farm Road

PO208FB

Chandlers Lea

PO208DQ

Tamarisk Walk

PO207HF

Claytons Corner

PO208GB

The Witterings

PO208LB

Farm Road

PO208RJ

Windmill Court

PO208RP

Oakfield Avenue

PO207AX

Lock Lane

PO208AT

Coastguard Cottages

PO207HP

Longmeadow Gardens

PO207EJ

Birdham Road

PO208DU

Shore Road

PO208HD

Culimore Close

PO208DY

Shore Road

PO208QA

Chichester Road

PO208JW

East Bracklesham Drive

PO208FA

Rowan Way

PO208LP

Elms Ride

PO208QQ

Acre Street

PO207HU

Main Road

PO208EJ

Harrow Drive

PO208HY

Elm Close

PO208PT

Church Farm Lane

PO208EN

Eton Drive

PO208DJ

Solent Road

PO208NU

Stocks Lane

PO208AJ

Pound Road

PO207ER

Old School Close

PO208FP

Willow Way

PO208LS

Elms Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.