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The Witterings

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About

The Witterings ward is located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, covering the coastal villages of East Wittering and West Wittering. The area is known for its proximity to the sea, with West Wittering Beach being a key feature. The ward includes residential areas, local shops, and amenities catering to both residents and visitors.

The landscape is characterised by a mix of housing, green spaces, and coastal paths. The area has a strong community focus, with events and activities often centred around the beach and local organisations. Transport links include bus services connecting to Chichester and nearby towns. The Witterings is popular for outdoor recreation, particularly water sports and walking.

Area overview

On average The Witterings has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in The Witterings is £41,600 per year. There are 3 schools in The Witterings: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

The Witterings Population
10,324
Population density
363.5 per km²

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

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 143 recent sales, the median property price is £557,500 in The Witterings area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,500 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
Detached90£702,500
Flats12£249,250
Semi-Detached28£352,500
Terraced13£340,000

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

PO208BU

Oakfield Avenue

PO208DS

Nagels Close

PO208EP

Bennetts Close

PO208EX

Howard Avenue

PO208GD

Wittering & Birdham

PO208HF

Marine Drive

PO208JZ

Avebury Close

PO208NP

Wessex Avenue

PO208NQ

Elmstead Gardens

PO208QJ

Rookwood Road

PO208QL

Rookwood Lane

PO208RD

Cormorant Way

PO208RX

Farm Road

PO208BL

Cakeham Road

PO208BP

Cakeham Road

PO207AA

Itchenor Road

PO207BE

Birdham Road

PO207DE

Chalkdock Lane

PO207DX

Florence Close

PO208AQ

East Bracklesham Drive

PO208AY

Ellanore Lane

PO208EH

Foxwarren Close

PO208HY

Elm Close

PO208JB

Clappers Lane

PO208LZ

Rookwood Road

PO208NB

Rookwood Road

PO208RP

Oakfield Avenue

PO207HR

Crooked Lane

PO208LU

Cunliffe Close

PO207HU

Birdham Road

PO207JS

Almodington Lane

PO207JZ

Easton Lane

PO208EZ

Ella Close

PO208PG

Cormorant Way

PO207HE

Crooked Lane

PO207HF

Claytons Corner

PO207JJ

Bookers Lane

PO207JQ

Earnley Manor Close

PO207QW

Alandale Road

PO208FT

Church Farm Lane

PO208FZ

Stocks Lane

PO208JP

East Bracklesham Drive

PO208RQ

Drove Lane

PO208EL

Bennetts Close

PO207AS

Springfield Close

PO207AW

The Street

PO207BX

Birdham Road

PO207ER

Burlow Close

PO207JN

Drove Lane

PO208JU

Farm Road

PO208NY

Stocks Lane

PO208NH

Stocks Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.