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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

PO207SR

Walwyn Close

PO208DE

Longlands Road

PO208HH

Marine Drive West

PO208AQ

Sussex Grove

PO208LW

Elms Lane

PO208HT

Bracklesham Close

PO208EP

Bennetts Close

PO208PG

Cormorant Way

PO208RG

Shalbourne Crescent

PO207LF

Second Avenue

PO208DH

Nab Walk

PO208NL

Barn Road

PO208JP

East Bracklesham Drive

PO208ER

Harrow Drive

PO208DY

Shore Road

PO207DB

Glebefield Road

PO208HN

Eton Drive

PO207HP

Longmeadow Gardens

PO208HJ

Sunningdale Gardens

PO208NS

Downview Close

PO207NP

Green Lane

PO208SP

Hale Close

PO208DU

Shore Road

PO208EW

Oxford Close

PO207LB

Third Avenue

PO207PY

Chichester Road

PO208DN

Charlmead

PO207RE

Church Farm Lane

PO208JD

Barton Way

PO208BY

Chaucer Drive

PO208RT

Westerley Gardens

PO207BX

Birdham Road

PO208AF

The Paddock

PO207DQ

Keynor Lane

PO208QX

Stocks Lane

PO208HR

Pond Road

PO208LJ

The Byeway

PO208PW

Plover Close

PO208GJ

The Witterings

PO207NE

Selsey Road

PO207BU

Birdham Road

PO207JF

Tile Barn Lane

PO207HT

Birdham Road

PO207HZ

Bell Lane

PO208GG

Fabius Close

PO207JQ

Earnley Manor Close

PO207NR

Highleigh Road

PO207AX

Lock Lane

PO207HL

Greenacres

PO207EX

Farne Lane

PO208EB

Cakeham Road

PO208DX

Shore Road

PO208FW

Kimbridge Road

PO208PE

Kimbridge Road

PO208LB

Farm Road

PO207QQ

Lockgate Road

PO208PA

Legion Way

PO207DL

Itchenor Road

PO207RF

Churchfarm Lane

PO208AT

Coastguard Cottages

PO208ET

Jolliffe Road

PO207GB

The Witterings

PO208NX

Stocks Lane

PO208EX

Howard Avenue

PO207AB

Itchenor Road

PO208HD

Culimore Close

PO208LA

First Avenue

PO208DD

Longlands Road

PO208QZ

Elcombe Close

PO207BL

Hundredsteddle Lane

PO208EU

Howard Avenue

PO208EY

Southcote Avenue

PO207JB

Somerley Lane

PO208JG

Drove Lane

PO207DW

Sidlesham with Selsey North

PO207ND

Rookery Lane

PO207BA

Lock Lane

PO208AD

Cakeham Road

PO207QE

Lockgate Road

PO208BB

Cakeham Road

PO208NW

Meadows Road

PO207NU

Easton Lane

PO207QB

Rotten Row

PO208ND

Royce Close

PO208BQ

Charterhouse Mews

PO208FY

Stocks Lane

PO207DR

Crooked Lane

PO208AS

Roman Landing

PO207AU

Martins Lane

PO208PL

Stocks Lane

PO207BJ

Pipers Mead

PO207NA

Mill Lane

PO208SB

East Bracklesham Drive

PO207ES

Burlow Close

PO207LU

Mill Lane

PO207RR

May Close

PO207JW

Drove Lane

PO208JR

Silver Way

PO208GF

Charlie Drive

PO208HG

Marine Close

Data Sources

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