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Living in West Wittering: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Wittering scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. West Wittering places 7th of 17 in the PO20 postcode district. Its lifestyle score runs 16 points below the PO20 district's 43/100.

Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Schools (13), healthcare (14), transport (21) and lifestyle (27) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands West Wittering in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PO20 postcode district.

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West Wittering scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
67.6 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 15 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 East Strand 6 crimes
  2. 2 West Strand 5 crimes
  3. 3 Ferry Terminal 4 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
78
Green Space 13
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • West Wittering Parochial Church of England 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
14
A&E departmentsSt Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre7 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital8.6 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit10.7 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryWitterings Medical Centre1.1 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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate46.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired41.2%Student2.7%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.1%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary12.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.2%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership73.9%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
Nutbourne 4.6 mi
Southbourne 4.7 mi
Bosham 4.8 mi
J5 A3(M) 6.9 mi
J5 A3(M) 7.3 mi
J4 A3(M) 7.7 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Wittering 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

East Wittering 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Shipton Green 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
West Itchenor 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Birdham 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
West Thorney 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Almodington 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
South Hayling 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bosham 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Highleigh 28 4.3 mi away ⇄
North Hayling 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Street End 28 4.4 mi away ⇄
Stoke 41 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Wittering a nice place to live?

West Wittering has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Wittering is 44/100, 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 Wittering?

West Wittering is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Wittering?

Among the top-rated schools in West Wittering is West Wittering Parochial Church of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in West Wittering in total.

West Wittering in context

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Postcode districts in West Wittering

PO20 41 ⇄

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