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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

PO208EB

Cakeham Road

PO208FE

Tide Way

PO208GJ

The Witterings

PO208LZ

Rookwood Road

PO208AY

Ellanore Lane

PO208HG

Marine Close

PO208JZ

Avebury Close

PO208JP

East Bracklesham Drive

PO208LA

First Avenue

PO208LY

Summerfield Road

PO208AX

Berry Barn Lane

PO208AA

Cakeham Road

PO208EA

Shore Road

PO208NW

Meadows Road

PO207HX

Bell Lane

PO207JW

Drove Lane

PO208HW

Ascot Close

PO208QG

Chapel Lane

PO208HR

Pond Road

PO208JY

Shalbourne Crescent

PO208EU

Howard Avenue

PO207AB

Itchenor Road

PO208RR

Cakeham Road

PO207FG

The Causeway

PO208NP

Wessex Avenue

PO208QU

East Bracklesham Drive

PO208BX

Coney Close

PO208RT

Westerley Gardens

PO208QX

Stocks Lane

PO208HH

Marine Drive West

PO208AR

Holmwood Close

PO208LN

Royce Way

PO208FQ

Maple Drive

PO207BA

Lock Lane

PO208NH

Stocks Lane

PO208PY

Furzefield

PO208BP

Cakeham Road

PO208DR

Seafield Way

PO208JT

Farm Road

PO208QZ

Elcombe Close

PO207DL

Itchenor Road

PO207EW

Chaffinch Close

PO207FB

Drove Lane

PO207JA

The Saltings

PO207DN

The Witterings

PO208GG

Fabius Close

PO208EQ

Cakeham Way

PO208HT

Bracklesham Close

PO208BA

East Strand

PO207LQ

First Avenue

PO208HE

Marine Drive

PO208LW

Elms Lane

PO207JS

Almodington Lane

PO208HU

Beech Avenue

Data Sources

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