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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 very low crime levels, with around 36 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
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
17.46(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.47(+8%)
Other theft
4.56(-18%)
Public order
4.47(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.21(-35%)
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 135 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 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
Detached88£661,000
Flats9£215,000
Semi-Detached28£382,500
Terraced10£340,750

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

PO208QY

Wilton Close

PO207LP

First Avenue

PO208ER

Harrow Drive

PO207AL

The Street

PO207JL

Church Cottages

PO208DG

Barn Walk

PO208LS

Elms Way

PO208NS

Downview Close

PO208PP

Legion Way

PO208QG

Chapel Lane

PO208SB

East Bracklesham Drive

PO207DL

Itchenor Road

PO207JG

Bookers Lane

PO207NW

Highleigh Road

PO207QZ

Selsey Road

PO208JJ

Marineside

PO208NW

Meadows Road

PO208QT

Tower Place

PO207AU

Martins Lane

PO207LR

Selsey Road

PO207LT

Manhood Lane

PO207RH

Church Lane

PO208BE

Stocks Lane

PO208EW

Oxford Close

PO208HN

Eton Drive

PO208PF

West Bracklesham Drive

PO207QU

Selsey Road

PO208PW

Plover Close

PO208PZ

Piggery Hall Lane

PO208RG

Shalbourne Crescent

PO207BJ

Pipers Mead

PO207QJ

Mapsons Lane

PO208LB

Farm Road

PO208NF

Ely Close

PO208PY

Furzefield

PO208SF

Greenway Walk

PO207JX

Almodington Lane

PO207RE

Church Farm Lane

PO208AU

West Strand

PO208EY

Southcote Avenue

PO208BG

Shore Road

PO208EE

The Crescent

PO208FA

Rowan Way

PO208LR

Meadow Lane

PO208RT

Westerley Gardens

PO207AR

Cherry Lane

PO207BB

Lock Lane

PO207HH

Westlands Lane

PO207QX

Selsey Road

PO207RF

Churchfarm Lane

PO207RN

Chalder Lane

PO207SE

Old Common Close

PO208BA

East Strand

PO208EQ

Cakeham Way

PO207NF

Selsey Road

PO207NU

Easton Lane

PO208JR

Silver Way

PO208DZ

Shore Road

PO208JT

Farm Road

PO208NE

Cambridge Avenue

PO208PH

West Bracklesham Drive

PO208RJ

Windmill Court

PO208UA

Woodborough Close

PO207EZ

Chaffer Lane

PO208AG

Mere Close

PO208GA

Sea Serpent Road

PO208PQ

Kestrel Close

PO208SD

Church Farm Court

PO207AQ

Pier Point Road

PO207AD

Orchard Lane

PO207DN

The Witterings

PO207EX

Farne Lane

PO207JP

Medmerry Park

PO207JT

Almodington Lane

PO207LF

Second Avenue

PO207LS

Selsey Road

PO208AF

The Paddock

PO208AN

Ellanore Lane

PO208BQ

Charterhouse Mews

PO208HQ

Marine Drive

PO208NA

Elms Lane

PO208NN

Field Road

PO208PB

Peerley Close

PO208QX

Stocks Lane

PO207BH

Oak Meadow

PO207JE

Bracklesham Lane

PO208FR

Hazel Close

PO208JA

Bracklesham Lane

PO208PX

Briar Avenue

PO207AX

Lock Lane

PO207ET

Crooked Lane

PO207HX

Bell Lane

PO207JY

Easton Lane

PO207PA

Ham Road

PO208HG

Marine Close

PO208LY

Summerfield Road

PO208SS

Coastguard Lane

PO207AN

The Street

PO207LE

Batchmere Road

PO207QH

Lockgate Road

Data Sources

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