Town Pop. 5,838

Living in East Wittering: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Wittering scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 51/100 versus a median of 67/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 17 places in the PO20 postcode district.

Its lifestyle score runs 8 points below the PO20 district's 43/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (83). Schools (16), transport (25) and healthcare (28) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see PO20 postcode district.

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East Wittering scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 149 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 107 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Public order 52 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Other theft 35 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 64 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 30 crimes
  2. 2 Hale Close 27 crimes
  3. 3 Hazel Close 25 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 9
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • East Wittering Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsSt Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre7.9 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital9.7 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit11.5 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,359 patients per GP
0dentists3pharmacies

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
65
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 179 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate47.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired38.2%Student2.6%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)32%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership71.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
25
Bosham 5.3 mi
Fishbourne 5.4 mi
Nutbourne 5.6 mi
J5 A3(M) 8.6 mi
J5 A3(M) 9 mi
J4 A3(M) 9.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 43
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £470,000 45
Detached £694,250 20
Semi-detached £425,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Flat
£218k £393k £574k £750k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Shipton Green 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Almodington 33 1.6 mi away ⇄
West Wittering 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Birdham 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
West Itchenor 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Highleigh 28 2.9 mi away ⇄
Keynor Estate 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Street End 28 3.3 mi away ⇄
Selsey 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
West Thorney 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bosham 47 4.7 mi away ⇄
Hunston 40 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Wittering a nice place to live?

East Wittering has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for East Wittering is 45/100, 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 East Wittering?

East Wittering is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 441 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Wittering?

Among the top-rated schools in East Wittering is East Wittering Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in East Wittering in total.

What are house prices like in East Wittering?

The current median house price in East Wittering is £470,000, around 65% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £694,250, semi-detached £425,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 45 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

East Wittering in context

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Postcode districts in East Wittering

PO20 41 ⇄

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