Welcome to West Wittering
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West Wittering is a village and civil parish situated on the Manhood Peninsula in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England. It lies near the mouth of Chichester Harbour on the B2179 road 6.5 miles (10.5 km) southwest of Chichester close to the border with Hampshire. The sandy beach has been described as having excellent water quality.The population in 1872 was 616. The 2001 census records a population of 2,684. There is a primary school.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,296 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
2,221 (2021) |
Density |
171 people/km2 |
Mean age |
54.2 |
Ward |
The Witterings |
District |
Chichester |
Postcodes |
PO20 |
ONS ID |
E04009943 |
Council
Contact details for West Wittering Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in West Wittering Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within West Wittering Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for West Wittering Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in West Wittering Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for West Wittering Parish.
Local News
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Tower to be built on Sussex beach to make it 'safer'
Published: 20th Feb 2024
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West Sussex coast path takes another step forward
Published: 18th Oct 2023
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Published: 6th Sep 2023