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 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

PO208DW

Peerley Road

PO208NH

Stocks Lane

PO208AN

Ellanore Lane

PO208EQ

Cakeham Way

PO207PA

Ham Road

PO208AA

Cakeham Road

PO207NS

Ham Road

PO207BE

Allman Business Park

PO207JR

Almodington Lane

PO208PN

Cormorant Way

PO208FS

Birch Close

PO208QJ

Rookwood Road

PO208BA

East Strand

PO207LA

Almodington Lane

PO208FP

Willow Way

PO208RN

Manton Close

PO207AQ

Pier Point Road

PO207AR

Cherry Lane

PO207JY

Easton Lane

PO208HQ

Marine Drive

PO208AR

Holmwood Close

PO207AN

The Street

PO208SS

Coastguard Lane

PO207SP

Church Lane

PO208PH

West Bracklesham Drive

PO208NP

Wessex Avenue

PO207HH

Westlands Lane

PO207AY

Itchenor Road

PO208HE

Marine Drive

PO207NW

Highleigh Road

PO207NX

Ham Road

PO207QZ

Selsey Road

PO208PJ

Stubcroft Lane

PO207JP

Medmerry Park

PO208JX

Harmony Drive

PO207JE

Bracklesham Lane

PO208NQ

Elmstead Park Road

PO207BS

Wophams Lane

PO207LN

Cow Lane

PO207BQ

Court Barn Lane

PO208PB

Peerley Close

PO208GH

The Witterings

PO208LG

Cakeham Road

PO208FG

Sandpiper Walk

PO207AH

The Street

PO208HZ

Grayswood Avenue

PO207AE

Itchenor Shipyard

PO208PP

Legion Way

PO208PS

Church Road

PO208HL

Second Avenue

PO207HF

Claytons Corner

PO207EZ

Chaffer Lane

PO208AP

Middlefield

PO208NY

Stocks Lane

PO207BP

Waterstone Close

PO208QS

Stocks Lane

PO207DH

Itchenor Road

PO208BW

Admiralty Row

PO208AZ

Hawthorn Close

PO208BT

Oakfield Avenue

PO208NZ

Stocks Lane

PO208SR

Middleton Close

PO207HS

Main Road

PO207LW

Chalk Lane

PO207AD

Orchard Lane

PO208BP

Cakeham Road

PO208RA

Watersedge Gardens

PO208JQ

Clayton Lane

PO208BU

Oakfield Avenue

PO207HE

St James Close

PO208QH

Rookwood Lane

PO207BZ

Shipton Green

PO208NA

Elms Lane

PO208NF

Ely Close

PO208QG

Chapel Lane

PO208QY

Wilton Close

PO207HD

Pescotts Close

PO208FH

Hayward Place

PO208JW

East Bracklesham Drive

PO208JB

Clappers Lane

PO208GB

The Witterings

PO207HA

Crooked Lane

PO208DB

Shingle Walk

PO208BZ

Chaucer Drive

PO208EH

Foxwarren Close

PO208RJ

Windmill Court

PO208ES

Eton Drive

PO208EG

Windsor Drive

PO208QR

West Bracklesham Drive

PO208QF

Chichester Road

PO207NB

Mill Lane

PO208UA

Woodborough Close

PO207JJ

Clappers Lane

PO208FQ

Maple Drive

PO207RN

Chalder Lane

PO208LP

Elms Ride

PO208DL

Coney Six

PO208QL

Rookwood Road

PO208EZ

Ella Close

PO207JS

Almodington Lane

Data Sources

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