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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

PO207LJ

Batchmere Road

PO208GE

Baker Close

PO208HE

Marine Drive

PO208HU

Beech Avenue

PO208JN

Seafields

PO207AY

Itchenor Road

PO207BG

Court Barn Lane

PO207DD

Itchenor Road

PO208AZ

Hawthorn Close

PO208FS

Birch Close

PO207BZ

Shipton Green

PO207DR

Crooked Lane

PO207LA

Almodington Lane

PO208BD

Cakeham Road

PO208DE

Longlands Road

PO208DF

Shoreside Walk

PO208QS

Stocks Lane

PO207BT

Birdham Road

PO207HP

Longmeadow Gardens

PO207JF

Tile Barn Lane

PO208HP

Bracklesham Lane

PO208LQ

Cakeham Road

PO208PD

Peerley Road

PO208RS

Culimore Close

PO207QN

Alandale Road

PO208AX

Berry Barn Lane

PO208DU

Shore Road

PO208FD

Canute Close

PO208GL

The Witterings

PO208HJ

Sunningdale Gardens

PO208PU

Church Road

PO208QP

Locksash Close

PO207DJ

Spinney Lane

PO207ES

Burlow Close

PO207LH

Batchmere Road

PO208FE

Tide Way

PO208HT

Bracklesham Close

PO208NZ

Stocks Lane

PO208QB

Chichester Road

PO207AE

Itchenor Shipyard

PO207EW

Chaffinch Close

PO207JR

Almodington Lane

PO208BT

Oakfield Avenue

PO208SE

Robinson Way

PO208SR

Middleton Close

PO208AA

Cakeham Road

PO208DA

Coney Road

PO208JF

Bracklesham Lane

PO208LX

Summerfield Road

PO208AP

Middlefield

PO208DP

Seafield Close

PO208EU

Howard Avenue

PO208FL

Stocks Lane

PO208GH

The Witterings

PO208JY

Shalbourne Crescent

PO208RW

Axford Close

PO207BA

Lock Lane

PO208AJ

Pound Road

PO208DL

Coney Six

PO208HR

Pond Road

PO208JD

Barton Way

PO208NJ

Stocks Lane

PO208NL

Barn Road

PO207BQ

Court Barn Lane

PO207DH

Itchenor Road

PO207EJ

Birdham Road

PO208HX

Garden Avenue

PO207HJ

Westlands Estate

PO207JH

Bookers Lane

PO208ED

Cakeham Road

PO208LL

Seaward Drive

PO207HS

Main Road

PO207LB

Third Avenue

PO208AR

Holmwood Close

PO208BY

Chaucer Drive

PO208ND

Royce Close

PO208NR

Stocks Lane

PO208SP

Hale Close

PO208HB

Culimore Road

PO208HD

Culimore Close

PO207DB

Glebefield Road

PO207DF

The Spinney

PO208AD

Cakeham Road

PO208DH

Nab Walk

PO208EA

Shore Road

PO208EF

Russell Road

PO208FJ

Turnstone Close

PO208PT

Church Farm Lane

PO208RN

Manton Close

PO208AH

The Wad

PO208PJ

Stubcroft Lane

PO208PN

Cormorant Way

PO208QQ

Acre Street

PO208RE

Kimbridge Park

PO207JU

Almodington Lane

PO207LG

Batchmere Road

PO208AB

Seaward Drive

PO208BB

Cakeham Road

PO208EP

Bennetts Close

PO208EX

Howard Avenue

Data Sources

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