Town Pop. 509

Living in West Itchenor: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Itchenor scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 98/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 17 scored places sharing the PO20 postcode district, West Itchenor ranks 4th.

The PO20 district averages 41/100, putting West Itchenor 8 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, West Itchenor sits 58 points above the PO20 district figure of 40/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: PO20 postcode district.

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West Itchenor scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
267.2 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 46 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 262% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 534% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 334% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 112% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Springfield Close 19 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 14 crimes
  3. 3 Tawny Close 9 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.037 · PM2.5 5.85 · PM10 9.875 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 11
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
21

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsSt Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre8.4 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital9.3 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit12.2 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryWitterings Medical Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity1,359 patients per GP
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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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate50.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.3%Unemployed1.6%Retired37.4%Student2.6%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.1%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.3%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership75.9%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
21
Bosham 3 mi
Nutbourne 3.3 mi
Fishbourne 3.4 mi
J5 A3(M) 7.3 mi
J5 A3(M) 7.6 mi
J4 A3(M) 7.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 19

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Itchenor in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Shipton Green 0 0.9 mi away ⇄
Birdham 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
West Wittering 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Almodington 33 2.2 mi away ⇄
East Wittering 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bosham 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
West Thorney 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Street End 28 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hambrook and Nutbourne 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Highleigh 28 3.5 mi away ⇄
Fishbourne (Chichester) 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Keynor Estate 0 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Itchenor a nice place to live?

West Itchenor has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Itchenor is 49/100, 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 West Itchenor?

West Itchenor is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 136 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

West Itchenor in context

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Postcode districts in West Itchenor

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