Area360 logo

Find postcode

Wittering & Birdham

Interactive map displaying Wittering & Birdham

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

PO208AL

Roman Landing

PO208AS

Roman Landing

PO208DX

Shore Road

PO208HH

Marine Drive West

PO208LP

Elms Ride

PO207DW

Sidlesham with Selsey North

PO207HG

The Triangle

PO207JA

The Saltings

PO207NE

Selsey Road

PO208DR

Seafield Way

PO208DW

Peerley Road

PO208GF

Charlie Drive

PO208HW

Ascot Close

PO208JH

East Bracklesham Drive

PO208RH

Walmsleys Way

PO207AF

Earnley Meadows

PO207LX

Mill Lane

PO208DT

Cakeham Road

PO208PE

Kimbridge Road

PO208QU

East Bracklesham Drive

PO208RR

Cakeham Road

PO208BN

Cakeham Road

PO208HA

Owers Way

PO208NG

Elmstead Gardens

PO208NX

Stocks Lane

PO208EB

Cakeham Road

PO208LJ

The Byeway

PO207FH

The Witterings

PO207LQ

First Avenue

PO208FG

Sandpiper Walk

PO208JW

East Bracklesham Drive

PO208LG

Cakeham Road

PO207BN

Bremere Lane

PO207DQ

Keynor Lane

PO208ET

Jolliffe Road

PO208FF

Tide Way

PO208HZ

Grayswood Avenue

PO207BU

Birdham Road

PO208AT

Coastguard Cottages

PO208BJ

Kingfisher Parade

PO208DD

Longlands Road

PO208FX

Kingfisher Parade

PO208GJ

The Witterings

PO208PS

Church Road

PO208QZ

Elcombe Close

PO207AH

The Street

PO208FH

Hayward Place

PO208LW

Elms Lane

PO208NT

Stocks Lane

PO208QF

Chichester Road

PO207EY

Farne Close

PO207FA

Tawny Close

PO207LD

Batchmere Road

PO208DB

Shingle Walk

PO208FY

Stocks Lane

PO208JQ

Clayton Lane

PO208RB

Kimbridge Road

PO208JS

East Bracklesham Drive

PO207BP

Waterstone Close

PO207FG

The Causeway

PO207GB

The Witterings

PO207HZ

Bell Lane

PO207LU

Mill Lane

PO208EJ

Harrow Drive

PO207BL

Hundredsteddle Lane

PO207JW

Drove Lane

PO208BX

Coney Close

PO208DY

Shore Road

PO208ES

Eton Drive

PO208FP

Willow Way

PO208LT

Rookwood Road

PO207AP

Church Lane

PO207JB

Somerley Lane

PO208DJ

Solent Road

PO208JG

Drove Lane

PO208NU

Stocks Lane

PO208PA

Legion Way

PO207HY

Bell Lane

PO207QD

Street End Road

PO208PL

Stocks Lane

PO208QE

Redlands Lane

PO207BS

Wophams Lane

PO207NT

Ham Road

PO208DQ

Tamarisk Walk

PO208GG

Fabius Close

PO207FB

Drove Lane

PO207HB

Crooked Lane

PO207SR

Walwyn Close

PO208EG

Windsor Drive

PO208HL

Second Avenue

PO208LH

Wellsfield

PO208LN

Royce Way

PO208QR

West Bracklesham Drive

PO208LA

First Avenue

PO207JD

Bell Lane

PO208DN

Charlmead

PO208JX

Harmony Drive

PO207AT

Church Lane

PO207HT

Birdham Road

PO207LW

Chalk Lane

Data Sources

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