Second Avenue East Wittering, Chichester
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (PO20), about 80 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 7202848.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £420,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Chichester costs £2,470 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bosham, about 9.2 km (5.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Witterings Medical Centre, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 750 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £249,500 | £249,500 | £249,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £132,685 | £132,685 | £132,685 |
| 1998 | 1 | £129,950 | £129,950 | £129,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2019 | 3 PO20 8HL | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2018 | 2 PO20 8HL | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2006 | 3 PO20 8HL | Detached | £249,500 | |
| 2 Feb 2000 | THE WILLOWS PO20 8HL | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 27 Jan 1999 | 2 PO20 8HL | Detached | £132,685 | New build. |
| 8 Sep 1998 | 3 PO20 8HL | Detached | £129,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 98 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (2); House, detached (1). Built: 1996-2002 (1); 1983-1990 (1); 2018 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Chichester in 2026-27: Band D £2,470 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,646 | £1,921 | £2,195 | £2,470 | £3,018 | £3,567 | £4,116 | £4,939 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (31% of about 2,050 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Telephone Exchange, Stocks Lane, East Wittering: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 12 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 5 low and 5 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO20 8HL | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO20 8JX | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 5 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO20 8HL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO20 8JX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bosham 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Fishbourne (Sussex) 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Chichester 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodborough Close Bracklesham Bay | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Fishbourne - Salthill Road | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | West Itchenor Ferry Landing | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Marine Drive Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stocks Lane | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 41.1 km (26 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 63.9 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Witterings Medical Centre | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | Selsey Dental Practice | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) |
| Police station | Sussex Police - Selsey Manhood Police Station | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food East Wittering, Bracklesham Lane Cashzone | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3,160 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 180 m |
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bracklesham Bay | Bay | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| West Beach | Beach | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| West Wittering Beach | Beach | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) west |
| Ella Nore | Wetland | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
| Westlands Copse | Wood | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) north |
| Bird Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.8 km (3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Chichester: see them on the Chichester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Wittering Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pond Barn Restaurant & Bar PO20 8HR | Other catering premises | 290 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 18 Jul 2025 |
| GOAT Coffee Co PO20 8JU | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Bracklesham Diner PO20 8HP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Mobys Seafood PO20 8HP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Little Monster By The Bay PO20 8HP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Windrush (Sales And Marketing) Ltd PO20 8HP | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Thrive Coffee And Juice PO20 8AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Ladybirds Nursery PO20 8JA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Halima Indian Takeaway PO20 8JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Shoots Kebab PO20 8JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Cheeky Chippy PO20 8JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sandringham Close (3); On or near Mere Close (2); On or near Old Farm Close (1); On or near First Avenue (1); On or near Second Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
First Avenue · Farm Road · Harmony Drive · Old Farm Close · Third Avenue · Sandringham Close · Mere Close · Pond Road · Marineside · Wilton Close · Mere Close · Bracklesham Close
All the streets in PO20 and across Chichester.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.