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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

PO208NA

Elms Lane

PO208SB

East Bracklesham Drive

PO207HY

Bell Lane

PO208JJ

Marineside

PO208RS

Culimore Close

PO208SP

Hale Close

PO208HL

Second Avenue

PO208BJ

Kingfisher Parade

PO207EY

Farne Close

PO208PD

Peerley Road

PO207AF

Earnley Meadows

PO207HH

Westlands Lane

PO208BU

Oakfield Avenue

PO207BT

Birdham Road

PO207BP

Waterstone Close

PO207AU

Martins Lane

PO208DD

Longlands Road

PO208FH

Hayward Place

PO207FA

Tawny Close

PO208RX

Old Farm Close

PO208QP

Locksash Close

PO207JT

Almodington Lane

PO208PW

Plover Close

PO207HT

Birdham Road

PO208PQ

Kestrel Close

PO208DT

Cakeham Road

PO208PG

Cormorant Way

PO207JQ

Earnley Manor Close

PO208HQ

Marine Drive

PO208EZ

Ella Close

PO208JQ

Clayton Lane

PO208AG

Mere Close

PO208FZ

Stocks Lane

PO208PZ

Piggery Hall Lane

PO207LH

Batchmere Road

PO207ES

Burlow Close

PO208BG

Shore Road

PO208JN

Seafields

PO207LE

Batchmere Road

PO207AQ

Pier Point Road

PO208ET

Jolliffe Road

PO208EY

Southcote Avenue

PO208SE

Robinson Way

PO207AY

Itchenor Road

PO208PS

Church Road

PO208EE

The Crescent

PO208QT

Tower Place

PO208HN

Eton Drive

PO207LJ

Batchmere Road

PO208AD

Cakeham Road

PO208AH

The Wad

PO207BU

Birdham Road

PO208ED

Cakeham Road

PO208LT

Rookwood Road

PO208BW

Admiralty Row

PO208DX

Shore Road

PO207HR

Crooked Lane

PO207JH

Bookers Lane

PO207JJ

Clappers Lane

PO208FF

Tide Way

PO207HG

The Triangle

PO208GH

The Witterings

PO208NS

Downview Close

PO208NE

Cambridge Avenue

PO207LP

First Avenue

PO207BG

Court Barn Lane

PO208AF

The Paddock

PO208AZ

Hawthorn Close

PO208EX

Howard Avenue

PO207AL

The Street

PO207JP

Medmerry Park

PO208JG

Drove Lane

PO208JD

Barton Way

PO207AT

Church Lane

PO208JR

Silver Way

PO208HB

Culimore Road

PO208BH

Cakeham Road

PO207AG

The Witterings

PO208DP

Seafield Close

PO207LF

Second Avenue

PO208PF

West Bracklesham Drive

PO207AR

Cherry Lane

PO208UA

Woodborough Close

PO208FT

The Close

PO208NT

Stocks Lane

PO208DE

Longlands Road

PO208ND

Royce Close

PO208AN

Ellanore Lane

PO208PU

Church Road

PO207ET

Crooked Lane

PO208QB

Chichester Road

PO208JB

Clappers Lane

PO208BY

Chaucer Drive

PO207DJ

Spinney Lane

PO207BH

Oak Meadow

PO207QW

Sidlesham Lane

PO208SR

Middleton Close

PO207BD

Chandlers Reach

PO208GL

The Witterings

PO207DX

Florence Close

Data Sources

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