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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

PO207AG

The Witterings

PO208EL

Harrow Drive

PO208AG

Mere Close

PO208AX

Berry Barn Lane

PO207QR

Brickfield Cottages

PO207BG

Court Barn Lane

PO208BG

Shore Road

PO207QA

Street End Road

PO207BB

Lock Lane

PO208HA

Owers Way

PO208FX

Kingfisher Parade

PO208HB

Culimore Road

PO207PX

Jury Lane

PO208HS

Sandringham Close

PO208FA

Rowan Way

PO207JL

Church Cottages

PO207DD

Itchenor Road

PO207NN

Highleigh Road

PO208NN

Field Road

PO208QN

Sheepwash Lane

PO208LL

Seaward Drive

PO208GE

Baker Close

PO208JT

Farm Road

PO208EE

The Crescent

PO208PU

Church Road

PO208BE

Stocks Lane

PO208HU

Beech Avenue

PO208BN

Cakeham Road

PO208FT

The Close

PO207DE

Chalkdock Lane

PO208FJ

Turnstone Close

PO208LD

Rookwood Road

PO208PX

Briar Avenue

PO207QD

Street End Road

PO208BJ

Kingfisher Parade

PO208NJ

Stocks Lane

PO207LJ

Batchmere Road

PO207EJ

Birdham Road

PO208PQ

Kestrel Close

PO208DF

Shoreside Walk

PO208NG

Elmstead Gardens

PO207QS

Rotten Row

PO207AW

The Street

PO207BN

Bremere Lane

PO207JG

Bookers Lane

PO208QP

Locksash Close

PO208FB

Chandlers Lea

PO207RJ

Chalder Lane

PO207JU

Almodington Lane

PO207FA

Tawny Close

PO207DX

Florence Close

PO208LN

Royce Way

PO208AB

Seaward Drive

PO207JT

Almodington Lane

PO207LQ

First Avenue

PO207QJ

Mapsons Lane

PO208LQ

Cakeham Road

PO207FG

The Causeway

PO207LL

Cow Lane

PO208HX

Garden Avenue

PO207SE

Old Common Close

PO208QA

Chichester Road

PO208PZ

Piggery Hall Lane

PO207AL

The Street

PO207JZ

Easton Lane

PO208FE

Tide Way

PO208JS

East Bracklesham Drive

PO207QL

Sidlesham Lane

PO207FH

The Witterings

PO208NU

Stocks Lane

PO207ET

Crooked Lane

PO208AJ

Pound Road

PO208PT

Church Farm Lane

PO208NE

Cambridge Avenue

PO207DF

The Spinney

PO208FR

Hazel Close

PO207AA

Itchenor Road

PO208JH

East Bracklesham Drive

PO208JA

Bracklesham Lane

PO207RG

Street End Lane

PO208HP

Bracklesham Lane

PO208HY

Elm Close

PO208SD

Church Farm Court

PO207AP

Church Lane

PO208RS

Culimore Close

PO208PR

Mill Gardens

PO208LS

Elms Way

PO207JA

The Saltings

PO207NT

Ham Road

PO208DR

Seafield Way

PO208QT

Tower Place

PO207NY

Ham Road

PO207JN

Earnley Place

PO208DG

Barn Walk

PO208DJ

Solent Road

PO208DT

Cakeham Road

PO208AU

West Strand

PO208LX

Summerfield Road

PO208DP

Seafield Close

PO207EY

Farne Close

Data Sources

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