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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

PO208GD

Juno Close

PO208HF

Marine Drive

PO208NP

Wessex Avenue

PO208NQ

Elmstead Park Road

PO208QJ

Rookwood Road

PO207SP

Church Lane

PO208BU

Oakfield Avenue

PO208DS

Nagels Close

PO208JZ

Avebury Close

PO208QH

Rookwood Lane

PO208QL

Rookwood Road

PO208QN

Sheepwash Lane

PO208RD

Cormorant Way

PO208RX

Old Farm Close

PO207DE

Chalkdock Lane

PO208BP

Cakeham Road

PO208EH

Foxwarren Close

PO208HY

Elm Close

PO208NB

Rookwood Road

PO208RP

Oakfield Avenue

PO207AA

Itchenor Road

PO207BE

Allman Business Park

PO207DX

Florence Close

PO208AQ

Sussex Grove

PO208AY

Ellanore Lane

PO208BL

High Street

PO208JB

Clappers Lane

PO208LZ

Rookwood Road

PO207HU

Main Road

PO208LU

Cunliffe Close

PO207HR

Crooked Lane

PO207JS

Almodington Lane

PO207JZ

Easton Lane

PO208EZ

Ella Close

PO208PG

Cormorant Way

PO207HE

St James Close

PO207HF

Claytons Corner

PO207JJ

Clappers Lane

PO207JQ

Earnley Manor Close

PO207QW

Sidlesham Lane

PO208FZ

Stocks Lane

PO208FT

The Close

PO208GB

The Witterings

PO208JP

East Bracklesham Drive

PO208RQ

Drove Lane

PO207AS

Springfield Close

PO207JN

Earnley Place

PO208EL

Harrow Drive

PO208JU

Farm Road

PO208NH

Stocks Lane

PO207AW

The Street

PO207BX

Birdham Road

PO207ER

Old School Close

PO208NY

Stocks Lane

Data Sources

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