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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

PO208EN

Eton Drive

PO208FB

Chandlers Lea

PO208LD

Rookwood Road

PO208QA

Chichester Road

PO207AG

The Witterings

PO207HA

Crooked Lane

PO207NX

Ham Road

PO207QG

Fletchers Lane

PO208BZ

Chaucer Drive

PO208HS

Sandringham Close

PO207HD

Pescotts Close

PO208BW

Admiralty Row

PO208PR

Mill Gardens

PO208FW

Kimbridge Road

PO207AB

Itchenor Road

PO207HL

Greenacres

PO207LY

The Row

PO207QE

Lockgate Road

PO207QF

Boxham Lane

PO207QP

Highleigh Road

PO208JL

Third Avenue

PO207BD

Chandlers Reach

PO207DA

Itchenor Green

PO207FF

Rowan Close

PO207RR

May Close

PO208FN

Hornbeam Walk

PO208RA

Watersedge Gardens

PO207NR

Highleigh Road

PO207PZ

Brimfast Lane

PO207QL

Sidlesham Lane

PO207RD

Selsey Road

PO208BH

Cakeham Road

PO208FQ

Maple Drive

PO208RL

Hilton Park

PO207BY

Main Road

PO207LJ

Batchmere Road

PO207NB

Mill Lane

PO207NJ

Cow Lane

PO208GE

Baker Close

PO208HE

Marine Drive

PO208HU

Beech Avenue

PO208JN

Seafields

PO207AY

Itchenor Road

PO207BG

Court Barn Lane

PO207DD

Itchenor Road

PO207RP

Churchfarm Lane

PO208AZ

Hawthorn Close

PO208FS

Birch Close

PO207BZ

Shipton Green

PO207DR

Crooked Lane

PO207LA

Almodington Lane

PO208BD

Cakeham Road

PO208DE

Longlands Road

PO208DF

Shoreside Walk

PO208QS

Stocks Lane

PO207BT

Birdham Road

PO207HP

Longmeadow Gardens

PO207JF

Tile Barn Lane

PO207LZ

Mill Lane

PO208HP

Bracklesham Lane

PO208LQ

Cakeham Road

PO208PD

Peerley Road

PO208RS

Culimore Close

PO207QN

Alandale Road

PO208AX

Berry Barn Lane

PO208DU

Shore Road

PO208FD

Canute Close

PO208GL

The Witterings

PO208HJ

Sunningdale Gardens

PO208PU

Church Road

PO208QP

Locksash Close

PO207DJ

Spinney Lane

PO207ES

Burlow Close

PO207LH

Batchmere Road

PO208FE

Tide Way

PO208HT

Bracklesham Close

PO208NZ

Stocks Lane

PO208QB

Chichester Road

PO207AE

Itchenor Shipyard

PO207EW

Chaffinch Close

PO207JR

Almodington Lane

PO207RJ

Chalder Lane

PO208BT

Oakfield Avenue

PO208SE

Robinson Way

PO208SR

Middleton Close

PO208AA

Cakeham Road

PO208DA

Coney Road

PO208JF

Bracklesham Lane

PO208LX

Summerfield Road

PO207NA

Mill Lane

PO208AP

Middlefield

PO208DP

Seafield Close

PO208EU

Howard Avenue

PO208FL

Stocks Lane

PO208GH

The Witterings

PO208JY

Shalbourne Crescent

PO208RW

Axford Close

PO207BA

Lock Lane

PO207NN

Highleigh Road

PO207QR

Brickfield Cottages

Data Sources

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