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Westbourne & Funtington

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About

Westbourne is a compact village centred around its triangular green, with a mix of local shops and traditional pubs serving the immediate community. The landscape is characterised by gently rolling fields and woodland, typical of the Sussex countryside. A notable local feature is the annual Westbourne Real Ale & Music Festival, which draws visitors to the village recreation ground.

Funtington is a more dispersed parish of hamlets and farms set within the South Downs National Park. The area is defined by narrow, hedgerow-lined lanes and historic flint buildings. The 12th-century St Mary's Church sits at its heart, surrounded by ancient yew trees. The local landscape includes sections of the Monarch's Way long-distance footpath crossing through quiet farmland.

Area overview

On average Westbourne & Funtington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westbourne & Funtington is £61,208 per year. There are 6 schools in Westbourne & Funtington: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Westbourne & Funtington is home to around 7,683 people, with a population density of about 93.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westbourne & Funtington Population
7,683
Population density
93.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.78(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.8(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.76(-16%)
Burglary
5.34(+105%)
Vehicle crime
4.95(+31%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,307
95.08%
Other White
152
1.98%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
48
0.62%
Irish
37
0.48%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
29
0.38%
Total population: 7,685

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,585
40.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,063
16.56%
No qualifications
912
14.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
851
13.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
543
8.46%
Total 16+ residents: 6,419

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,492
44.59%
Owns with a mortgage
921
27.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
388
11.6%
Other social rented
323
9.65%
Social rents from council
94
2.81%
Total households: 3,346

Property prices in Westbourne & Funtington

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Westbourne & Funtington area, with individual transactions ranging from £158,000 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westbourne & Funtington 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 Westbourne & Funtington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£750,000
Flats6£186,750
Semi-Detached31£375,000
Terraced17£380,000

10 years median price trend in Westbourne & Funtington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbourne & Funtington.

Data Sources

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