Turnstone Close East Wittering, Chichester
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (PO20), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 7203482.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £440,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (B: 14).
- 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 D; 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 7.9 km (4.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 840 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Witterings Medical Centre, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | £440,000 | £350,000 | £460,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £466,500 | £415,000 | £518,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £499,995 | £499,995 | £499,995 |
| 2015 | 11 | £339,995 | £242,995 | £525,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2022 | 12 PO20 8FJ | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2022 | 10 PO20 8FJ | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2022 | 15 PO20 8FJ | Semi-detached | £440,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2018 | 4 PO20 8FJ | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2018 | 7 PO20 8FJ | Detached | £518,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2016 | 7 PO20 8FJ | Detached | £499,995 | New build. |
| 3 Dec 2015 | 5 PO20 8FJ | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2015 | 6 PO20 8FJ | Detached | £510,000 | New build. |
| 18 Aug 2015 | 9 PO20 8FJ | Detached | £505,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2015 | 10 PO20 8FJ | Detached | £284,995 | New build. |
| 26 Jun 2015 | 8 PO20 8FJ | Detached | £525,000 | New build. |
| 26 Jun 2015 | 5 PO20 8FJ | Detached | £350,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 2015 | 4 PO20 8FJ | Detached | £339,995 | New build. |
| 19 Jun 2015 | 12 PO20 8FJ | Semi-detached | £242,995 | New build. |
| 17 Jun 2015 | 15 PO20 8FJ | Semi-detached | £311,995 | New build. |
| 17 Jun 2015 | 14 PO20 8FJ | Semi-detached | £242,995 | New build. |
| 15 Jun 2015 | 11 PO20 8FJ | Semi-detached | £242,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, detached (8); House, semi-detached (6). Built: 2015 (13); 2012-2021 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
- 1, Turnstone Close, West Wittering
- 2, Turnstone Close, West Wittering
- 3, Turnstone Close, West Wittering
- 4, Turnstone Close, West Wittering
- 5, Turnstone Close, West Wittering
- 6, Turnstone Close, West Wittering
- 8, Turnstone Close, West Wittering
- 9, Turnstone Close, West Wittering
- 10, Turnstone Close, West Wittering
- 11, Turnstone Close, West Wittering
- 12, Turnstone Close, West Wittering
- 14, Turnstone Close, West Wittering
- 15, Turnstone Close, West Wittering
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (30% of about 920 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.
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 6 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO20 8FG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PO20 8FJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bosham 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Nutbourne 67,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Fishbourne (Sussex) 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Furzefield East Wittering | 320 m |
| Bus or coach station | Nutbourne - Barleycorn | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | West Itchenor Ferry Landing | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marine Drive Car Park | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northern Crescent | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 39.6 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 63.6 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Witterings Medical Centre | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Thorney Island Dental Centre | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Emsworth Hospital | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Police station | Sussex Police - Selsey Manhood Police Station | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-Operative East Wittering Cakeham Road, Cakeham Road Cashzone | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3,160 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 760 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of the Assumption of St Mary the Virgin, a listed building (Grade II*), 440 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Assumption of St Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Cakeham Manor (uninhabited parts) | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| West Beach | Beach | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| West Wittering Beach | Beach | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Ella Nore | Wetland | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Bracklesham Bay | Bay | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Shores Copse | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Birdham Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 15 |
2 of the street's 15 addresses are 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 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatched Tavern PO20 8PU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| The Southern Co-Operative PO20 8BL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Tesco Express PO20 8BJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Boots PO20 8BJ | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Charterhouse Mews (10); On or near Chaucer Drive (2); On or near Bennetts Close (2); On or near Church Road (2); On or near Sandpiper Walk (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Oystercatcher Way · Piggery Hall Lane · Sandpiper Walk · Shearwater Drive · Lapwing Walk · Chaucer Drive · Bennetts Close · Eton Drive · Charterhouse Mews · Harrow Drive · Ascot Close · Mill Gardens
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.