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Wittering & Birdham

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About

The Wittering & Birdham area occupies a coastal strip south of Chichester, characterised by a mix of residential settlements, agricultural land, and significant marine infrastructure. East Wittering and West Wittering are primarily residential villages with local shopping parades, while Birdham sits beside Chichester Harbour's main channel. The landscape is largely flat, defined by the expansive tidal harbour to the north and the open coastline of the English Channel to the south.

A key feature is the Chichester Harbour Conservancy, which manages the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area includes the sandy expanse of West Wittering Beach and the working boatyards and moorings of Birdham Pool. The single-track canal at Birdham, a historic link to the harbour, remains a distinctive waterside feature. Sailing and water sports are central to the local economy and character.

Area overview

On average Wittering & Birdham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wittering & Birdham is £52,240 per year. There are 4 schools in Wittering & Birdham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wittering & Birdham is home to around 11,628 people, with a population density of about 260.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wittering & Birdham Population
11,628
Population density
260.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.49(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.93(+13%)
Public order
5.25(-14%)
Other theft
4.99(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.64(-28%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,889
93.68%
Other White
294
2.53%
Irish
80
0.69%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
54
0.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
52
0.45%
Total population: 11,624

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,419
34.5%
No qualifications
1,726
17.41%
Level 3 (A level)
1,611
16.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,333
13.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
942
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 9,911

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,634
50.5%
Owns with a mortgage
1,176
22.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
672
12.88%
Other social rented
463
8.88%
Other forms of private rent
158
3.03%
Total households: 5,216

Property prices in Wittering & Birdham

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Wittering & Birdham 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 Wittering & Birdham 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 Wittering & Birdham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached38£403,500
Flats10£223,250
Detached82£716,750
Terraced14£338,250

10 years median price trend in Wittering & Birdham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wittering & Birdham.

All postcodes in Wittering & Birdham

PO208NB

Rookwood Road

PO208QQ

Acre Street

PO208EN

Eton Drive

PO208RW

Axford Close

PO207DN

The Witterings

PO207LX

Mill Lane

PO207AS

Springfield Close

PO207HU

Main Road

PO207LZ

Mill Lane

PO207PZ

Brimfast Lane

PO208EF

Russell Road

PO208ED

Cakeham Road

PO208HF

Marine Drive

PO208FF

Tide Way

PO207JH

Bookers Lane

PO207LH

Batchmere Road

PO207NJ

Cow Lane

PO208BH

Cakeham Road

PO208FZ

Stocks Lane

PO207QN

Alandale Road

PO207LR

Selsey Road

PO207LE

Batchmere Road

PO207HB

Crooked Lane

PO207BD

Chandlers Reach

PO207RH

Church Lane

PO207JD

Bell Lane

PO207BT

Birdham Road

PO208GL

The Witterings

PO208DZ

Shore Road

PO208AH

The Wad

PO207HJ

Westlands Estate

PO207QG

Fletchers Lane

PO207LP

First Avenue

PO208DA

Coney Road

PO208BX

Coney Close

PO208JU

Farm Road

PO208NT

Stocks Lane

PO208RL

Hilton Park

PO208RH

Walmsleys Way

PO207LY

The Row

PO207QU

Selsey Road

PO207BY

Main Road

PO207EW

Chaffinch Close

PO208JN

Seafields

PO208PY

Furzefield

PO207HR

Crooked Lane

PO208SF

Greenway Walk

PO208DQ

Tamarisk Walk

PO208EA

Shore Road

PO208RD

Cormorant Way

PO208JY

Shalbourne Crescent

PO208GA

Sea Serpent Road

PO207AF

Earnley Meadows

PO208JF

Bracklesham Lane

PO207RD

Selsey Road

PO208FL

Stocks Lane

PO207LT

Manhood Lane

PO207QW

Sidlesham Lane

PO207QF

Boxham Lane

PO208RE

Kimbridge Park

PO208LZ

Rookwood Road

PO208GD

Juno Close

PO208PD

Peerley Road

PO207NG

Keynor Lane

PO207DJ

Spinney Lane

PO207LG

Batchmere Road

PO208BD

Cakeham Road

PO208RR

Cakeham Road

PO208LY

Summerfield Road

PO207HX

Bell Lane

PO207BH

Oak Meadow

PO207NL

Keynor Lane

PO208DS

Nagels Close

PO207QP

Highleigh Road

PO208RP

Oakfield Avenue

PO207QH

Lockgate Road

PO207FF

Rowan Close

PO208RB

Kimbridge Road

PO207HG

The Triangle

PO207HY

Bell Lane

PO207LD

Batchmere Road

PO208BL

High Street

PO208JL

Third Avenue

PO208RX

Old Farm Close

PO208QU

East Bracklesham Drive

PO208AY

Ellanore Lane

PO208RQ

Drove Lane

PO207QX

Selsey Road

PO208SE

Robinson Way

PO208EJ

Harrow Drive

PO208LT

Rookwood Road

PO207LS

Selsey Road

PO208LH

Wellsfield

PO208NR

Stocks Lane

PO208FN

Hornbeam Walk

PO207NF

Selsey Road

PO207ER

Old School Close

PO208JZ

Avebury Close

PO207AT

Church Lane

PO208HW

Ascot Close

Data Sources

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