Town Pop. 1,449

Living in Birdham: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Birdham scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 14/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 17 scored places sharing the PO20 postcode district, Birdham ranks 13th.

Its environment score runs 16 points above the PO20 district's 62/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (11), schools (17), transport (23) and lifestyle (27) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PO20 postcode district.

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Birdham scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
189.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 90 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 77 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
Public order 31 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
Other theft 24 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hazel Close 25 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 20 crimes
  3. 3 Springfield Close 19 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Birdham CE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsSt Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre9.4 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital10.4 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit13.2 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryWitterings Medical Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity1,359 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
14
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
49.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
49.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate51.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired35%Student2.6%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.5%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Chichester · 2026-27
A £1,647
B £1,921
C £2,196
D £2,470
E £3,019
F £3,568
G £4,117
H £4,940
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Fishbourne 3.3 mi
Bosham 3.5 mi
Chichester 3.6 mi
J5 A3(M) 8.6 mi
J5 A3(M) 8.9 mi
J4 A3(M) 9.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £480,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£460k £540k £622k £702k 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Shipton Green 0 0.9 mi away ⇄
Almodington 33 1.1 mi away ⇄
West Itchenor 49 1.3 mi away ⇄
Street End 28 1.8 mi away ⇄
East Wittering 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Highleigh 28 2.2 mi away ⇄
Keynor Estate 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
West Wittering 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hunston 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bosham 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Fishbourne (Chichester) 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
North Mundham 40 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Birdham a nice place to live?

Birdham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Birdham is 38/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Birdham?

Birdham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 275 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Birdham?

Among the top-rated schools in Birdham is Birdham CE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Birdham in total.

What are house prices like in Birdham?

The current median house price in Birdham is £480,000, around 68% above the England and Wales average.

Birdham in context

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Postcode districts in Birdham

PO20 41 ⇄

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