Windward Road Bosham, Chichester
6 addresses across 1 postcode (PO18), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 7203194.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £1,350,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 G; 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 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Quay Meadow, is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 2 to 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Southbourne Surgery, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 61% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £1,350,000 | £1,350,000 | £1,350,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £720,000 | £720,000 | £720,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £610,000 | £610,000 | £610,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £495,000 | £495,000 | £495,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £528,000 | £490,000 | £565,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2024 | 2 PO18 8JN | Detached | £1,350,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2010 | 4 PO18 8JN | Detached | £720,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2009 | 2 PO18 8JN | Detached | £610,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2007 | 6 PO18 8JN | Semi-detached | £495,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2006 | 2 PO18 8JN | Detached | £565,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2006 | 8 PO18 8JN | Semi-detached | £490,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2006 | 4 PO18 8JN | Detached | £528,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 127 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); House, detached (1). Built: 2003-2006 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 G (25% of about 890 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 5 homes the Environment Agency counts, 1 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 0 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: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 2 m and 5 m above sea level (4 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO18 8JN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bosham 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Nutbourne 67,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Fishbourne (Sussex) 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sunny Way Bosham | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Nutbourne - Barleycorn | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bosham Lane | 250 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 37.4 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 59 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Southbourne Surgery | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Southbourne Pharmacy | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Dental Practice Southbourne | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Emsworth Hospital | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | Chichester Police | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Southern Co-Operative Bosham Station Road Cashzone | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Quay Meadow 4,140 m² | 330 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,100 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, a listed building (Grade I), 320 m south. 50 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade I | 320 m south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Chidmere Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Dunmere Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Churchfield Copse | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Cobnor Hard | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Bosham Deeps | Tidal water | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 6 | 6 |
None of the street's 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chidham Parochial Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millstream Hotel And Restaurant PO18 8HL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 160 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Pop In PO18 8HT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Wendy's PO18 8HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Bosham Sweets And Ice Cream PO18 8HX | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| The Anchor Bleu PO18 8LS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Shoreside Cafe PO18 8LS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Bosham Sailing Club PO18 8LU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2024 |
| The Berkeley Arms PO18 8HG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Helens Real Food PO18 8LU | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bosham Lane (3); On or near Windward Road (2); On or near West Brook Close (1); On or near The Holdens (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 45% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 66% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 38% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 54% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 23% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 61% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
- PO18 8JN: 6 addresses of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Spindrift Mews · Moreton Road · The Holdens · Stream Close · Brook Avenue · Westbrook Field · Church Meadow · West Brook Close · Windmill Field · Sunny Way · Critchfield Road · Merryweather Road
All the streets in PO18 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.