Area Info for Birdham (West Sussex)

Birdham (West Sussex, UK)

Birdham is a small village and civil parish located in the county of West Sussex, England. It is situated near the southern coast, close to Chichester Harbour, and is part of the Chichester district. The village is known for its rural charm and proximity to natural attractions.

Geography and Location

Birdham lies approximately 2 miles south of Chichester city centre and is bordered by the harbour and surrounding countryside. The area features a mix of residential properties, farmland, and natural reserves, making it a popular spot for outdoor activities and nature enthusiasts.

History

Historically, Birdham has been a small agricultural community. Its proximity to Chichester Harbour has influenced its development, with some historical connections to maritime activities. The village retains a traditional character with several historic buildings and local landmarks.

Community and Amenities

Birdham offers a range of local amenities including a primary school, a village hall, and several pubs and shops. The community is active, with various local events and organisations that foster a close-knit atmosphere.

Transport

The village is accessible via local roads, with nearby Chichester providing rail and bus services to larger cities and towns. The proximity to the A27 road also facilitates travel to other parts of West Sussex and beyond.

Natural and Recreational Areas

Birdham is close to Chichester Harbour, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering opportunities for sailing, birdwatching, walking, and other outdoor pursuits. The harbour's natural environment is protected and is a significant feature of the local landscape.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Birdham CofE Primary School0.22 miles
Crooked Lane, Birdham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7HB
Sidlesham Primary School1.92 miles
Keynor Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7NL
East Wittering Community Primary School2.42 miles
Stocks Lane, East Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 8NH
Bosham Primary School2.89 miles
Walton Lane, Bosham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8QF
West Wittering Parochial Church of England School3.11 miles
Pound Road, West Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 8AJ
Fishbourne CofE Primary School3.19 miles
Roman Way, Fishbourne, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3QS
Chichester High School3.44 miles
Kingsham Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8EB
Kingsham Primary School3.45 miles
Hay Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8BN
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester3.48 miles
Bishop Luffa Close, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3LT
North Mundham Primary School3.49 miles
School Lane, North Mundham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1LA
St Richard's Catholic Primary School3.59 miles
Cawley Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1XB
The Prebendal School3.65 miles
53 West Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1RT
Parklands Community Primary School3.71 miles
Durnford Close, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3AG
Central CofE Junior School3.79 miles
Orchard Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DQ
Chidham Parochial Primary School3.82 miles
Chidham Lane, Chidham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8TH
Lancastrian Infants' School3.85 miles
Orchard Gardens, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DG
Health
Clinic
Sussex Community Dermatology Service (Witterings Health Centre)2.52 miles
Cakeham Road, East Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 8BH
Specsavers Hearcare - Wcs - Chichester3.77 miles
65 East Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1HL
Chapel Street Clinic3.85 miles
Chapel Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1BX
BPAS Chichester4.41 miles
St Richards Hospital, Spitalfields Lane, Chichester, PO19 6SE
Chichester OOH Base4.41 miles
ST RICHARDS HOSPITAL, FRACTURE CLINIC, SPITALFIELD LANE, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX,, PO19 6SE
Conolly House4.45 miles
Connolly Way, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6WD
Oaklands Centre for Acute Care4.50 miles
Graylingwell Drive, Chichester, PO19 6GS
The Chichester Centre4.50 miles
Graylingwell Drive,, PO19 6GS
The Harold Kidd Unit4.73 miles
Blomfield Drive, Chichester, PO19 6AU
Barnfield House4.76 miles
9 College Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6PQ
Southbourne Surgery4.78 miles
337 Main Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 8JH
Maywood Surgery Bognor Regis (Regional Hearing Specialists)5.99 miles
225 Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 2UW
Maywood Health Centre6.19 miles
225 Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 2UX
The Bedale Centre6.33 miles
1 Glencathara Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 2SF
Hayling Island Health Centre6.39 miles
Elm Grove,, Hayling Island, PO11 9AP
Windsor House6.41 miles
46 Elm Grove,, Hayling Island, PO11 9EF
GP
Witterings Health Centre2.52 miles
The Witterings Medical Centre, Cakeham Road, East Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8BH
The Bosham Surgery3.36 miles
Unit 4 Broadbridge Business Centre, ,, Unit 4 Broadbridge Comm.Centre, Delling Lane, Bosham, PO18 8NF
Parklands Surgery3.56 miles
The Parklands Surgery, 4 Parklands Road, Chichester, West Sussex, West Sussex, PO19 3DT
Cathedral Medical Group3.56 miles
Cathedral Medical Group, Cawley Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1XT
Langley House Surgery3.65 miles
Langley House, 27 West Street, CHICHESTER, West Sussex, PO19 1RW
Grove House Surgery4.35 miles
The Arthur Griffiths Clinic, The Parade, Pagham, West Sussex, PO21 4TL
Seal Medical Group4.48 miles
Seal Medical Centre, High Street, Selsey, West Sussex, PO20 0QG
Selsey Medical Practice4.48 miles
Selsey Medical Centre, High Street, Selsey, West Sussex, PO20 0QG
Lavant Road Surgery4.67 miles
Lavant Road Surgery, 8 Lavant Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 5RH
Southbourne Surgery4.78 miles
Southbourne Surgery, 337 Main Road, Emsworth, West Sussex, PO10 8JH
Grove House Surgery4.96 miles
Grove House Surgery, 80 Pryors Lane, Pagham, West Sussex, PO21 4JB
West Meads Surgery5.64 miles
West Meads Surgery, 6 The Precinct, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 5SB
Maywood Healthcare Centre5.99 miles
Maywood Health Care Centre, 225 Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 2UW
Emsworth Surgery6.02 miles
Emsworth Surgery, 6 North Street, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7DD
Tangmere Medical Centre6.29 miles
Malcolm Road, Tangmere, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 2HS
Waterside Medical Practice6.39 miles
Hayling Island Health Centre, Elm Grove, Mengham Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 9AP
Hospital
Nuffield Health, Chichester Hospital4.36 miles
78 Broyle Road, Chichester, PO19 6WB
St Richard's Hospital4.41 miles
Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6SE
Emsworth Hospital6.02 miles
Victoria Cottage Hospital, North Street, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7DD
Victoria Cottage Hospital6.02 miles
North Street, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7DD
Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital6.76 miles
Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital, Shripney Road, Bognor Regis, PO22 9PP
Spire Portsmouth Hospital7.54 miles
Bartons Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5NP
Queen Alexandra Hospital11.22 miles
Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3LY
Arundel & District Hospital12.31 miles
Arundel & District Hospital, Chichester Road, Arundel, Arundel, Sussex, BN18 0AB
Gosport War Memorial Hospital13.88 miles
Bury Road, Gosport, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3PW
Midhurst Community Hospital14.40 miles
Dodsley Lane, Easebourne, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9AW
Zachary Merton Community Hospital 14.43 miles
Zachary Merton Community Hospital, Glenville Road, Rustington, Littlehampton, Sussex, BN16 2EB
Petersfield Community Hospital15.35 miles
Swan Street, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3LB
BMI Goring Hall Hospital17.43 miles
Bodiam Avenue, Goring-By-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 5AT
Acre Day Hospital19.57 miles
29 Wordsworth Road, Acre Day Hospital, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3NJ
Fareham Community Hospital20.16 miles
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Sarisbury, Fareham, Hampshire, SO31 7DQ
Worthing Hospital20.41 miles
Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2DH
Pharmacy
Boots2.50 miles
4 Kingfisher Parade, East Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 8BJ
Witterings Pharmacy2.52 miles
Witterings Medical Centre, Cakeham Road, East Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8BH
Pharmacy Link2.55 miles
6-7 New Parade, East Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8EA
Tesco Pharmacy3.13 miles
Fishbourne Road East, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3JT
Boots3.76 miles
10-12 North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LE
Stephens Pharmacy3.81 miles
7 The Ridgeway, Sherbourne Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3LA
Kamsons Pharmacy3.83 miles
14 Eastgate Square, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1JL
Boots3.92 miles
50 North Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1NQ
Jordans Pharmacy4.31 miles
15 The Parade, Pagham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 4TW
Lloydspharmacy4.50 miles
71-73 High Street, Selsey, West Sussex, PO20 0QL
Boots4.56 miles
149-151 High Street, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 0QB
Summersdale Pharmacy4.67 miles
Lavant Road Surgery, 8 Lavant Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 5RH
Sainsbury's Pharmacy4.74 miles
The Pharmacy Department, Westhampnett Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7YR
Boots4.89 miles
285 Main Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 8JG
Lloydspharmacy5.02 miles
3 Rose Green Road, Aldwick, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 3EU
West Meads Pharmacy5.64 miles
1 The Precinct, West Meads, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 5SB
Leisure
Park
FISHBOURNE ROMAN PALACE (Grade II* Listed)3.11 miles
NUTBORNE MARSHES3.44 miles
PILSEY ISLAND3.49 miles
PAGHAM HARBOUR3.80 miles
CHICHESTER HARBOUR3.92 miles
BRANDY HOLE COPSE4.41 miles
GRAYLINGWELL HOSPITAL (Grade II Listed)4.68 miles
EAMES FARM4.80 miles
SANDY POINT4.89 miles
GUTNER POINT5.60 miles
BROOK MEADOW (EMSWORTH)5.98 miles
THE BROOKS6.80 miles
HAYLING BILLY6.97 miles
KINGLEY VALE7.20 miles
GOODWOOD HOUSE (Grade I Listed)7.22 miles
WEST HAYLING7.27 miles
Shop
Groceries
Nisa Birdham0.35 miles
Main Rd, Birdham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7HU
Co-op Chichester2.50 miles
Wittering, PO20 8BL
Tesco Chichester (Express)2.50 miles
Kingfisher Parade, East Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 8BJ
Co-op Chichester2.83 miles
Chichester -stockbridge Rd, PO19 8SJ
Tesco Chichester (Extra)3.11 miles
Fishbourne Rd E, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3JT
Co-op Chichester3.31 miles
Bosham Farm Shop, PO18 8NN
Waitrose Chichester3.37 miles
Via Ravenna, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1RD
Co-op Chichester3.44 miles
Bosham, PO18 8NG
Express Mini Market3.56 miles
1 Hardham Road, Chichester West Sussex PO19 8BU
Tesco Chichester (Express)3.59 miles
35 South St, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1EL
Iceland Chichester3.62 miles
55 South Street, Chichester, Sussex, PO19 1DS
M&S Chichester North Street3.77 miles
21 North St, Chichester, PO19 3RT
Co-op Chichester3.78 miles
Oliver Whitby Road, PO19 3LB
M&S Chichester East Street3.78 miles
16 East Street, Chichester, PO19 1HS
Parklands3.80 miles
6a The Ridgeway Chichester West Sussex PO19 3LA
Nisa Local3.83 miles
15 Eastgate Square, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1JL
Transport
Airport
Shoreham Brighton City Airport23.59 miles
Southampton Airport25.52 miles
Bus Stop
Tea Parlour (SW)0.10 miles
Russells Nursery (NE)0.13 miles
Sidlesham Lane (NE)0.33 miles
Sidlesham Lane (SW)0.33 miles
Stores (NE)0.38 miles
Stores (SW)0.44 miles
Pipers Mead (E)0.57 miles
Pipers Mead (W)0.57 miles
Allman Removals (SW)0.68 miles
Allman Removals (NE)0.68 miles
Russells Garden Centre (W)0.78 miles
Russells Garden Centre (E)0.79 miles
The Bell Inn (S)0.82 miles
The Bell Inn (N)0.83 miles
Batchmere's Farm (NE)0.85 miles
Batchmere's Farm (SW)0.85 miles
Ferry Port
West Itchenor Ferry Landing1.85 miles
Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing2.04 miles
Hayling Island Ferry Landing8.51 miles
Eastney Ferry Landing8.72 miles
Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal11.37 miles
Southsea Hoverport11.79 miles
Portsmouth IOW Car Ferry Terminal12.05 miles
Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier12.18 miles
Gosport Ferry Terminal12.56 miles
Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal14.91 miles
Ryde Hoverport14.94 miles
Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal17.26 miles
East Cowes Ferry Terminal20.23 miles
East Cowes Floating Bridge20.26 miles
West Cowes Floating Bridge20.34 miles
West Cowes Ferry Terminal 20.49 miles
Railway Station
Fishbourne Rail Station3.22 miles
Chichester Rail Station3.41 miles
Bosham Rail Station3.49 miles
Nutbourne Rail Station4.31 miles
Southbourne Rail Station5.09 miles
Emsworth Rail Station6.20 miles
Bognor Regis Rail Station6.75 miles
Warblington Rail Station7.27 miles
Havant Rail Station7.84 miles
Bedhampton Rail Station8.35 miles
Barnham Rail Station8.72 miles
Rowlands Castle Rail Station8.80 miles
Hilsea Rail Station10.26 miles
Fratton Rail Station10.65 miles
Cosham Rail Station10.88 miles
Ford Rail Station11.27 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (PO20 7H*)
Number of Properties in Catchment412
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
WITTS END, CROOKED LANE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HB		£850,000
2025-09-08
detached
freehold
1, FLORENCE CLOSE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7DX		£400,000
2025-08-15
semidetached
freehold
12, OLD COMMON CLOSE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7SE		£315,000
2025-07-01
terraced
freehold
SHEARWATER, BOSHAM HOE
BOSHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO18 8ET		£2,500,000
2025-03-27
detached
freehold
KERWOOD (FLAT 3), CROOKED LANE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HA		£270,000
2025-02-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
FOUR TIMBERS, MAIN ROAD
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HS		£725,000
2025-03-27
detached
freehold
36, WALWYN CLOSE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7SR		£625,000
2025-03-25
detached
freehold
6A, BURLOW CLOSE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7ES		£482,500
2025-03-17
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2021-02-08   £330,000
CROW'S NEST, THE CAUSEWAY
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7FG		£600,000
2024-12-09
otherPropertyType
freehold
1, CHAFFER LANE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7EZ		£335,000
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
FIELD COTTAGE, CROOKED LANE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HB		£745,000
2025-02-07
terraced
freehold
SPINNAKER, MAIN ROAD
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HU		£650,000
2024-05-10
detached
freehold
11, LONGMEADOW GARDENS
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HP		£505,000
2024-10-22
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-05-12   £497,500
5, OAK MEADOW
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7BH		£1,030,000
2024-08-16
detached
freehold
HAMMONDS, WESTLANDS LANE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HH		£4,100,000
2024-07-04
detached
freehold
14, LONGMEADOW GARDENS
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HP		£525,000
2024-05-30
detached
freehold
10, LONGMEADOW GARDENS
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HP		£335,000
2024-03-28
detached
freehold
DRAGONSFIELD, WESTLANDS ESTATE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HJ		£1,650,000
2024-03-13
detached
freehold
28, FARNE LANE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7EX		£240,000
2023-12-08
terraced
freehold
8, FLORENCE CLOSE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7DX		£320,000
2023-11-22
terraced
freehold
8, WALWYN CLOSE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7SR		£300,000
2023-11-06
semidetached
freehold
6, FARNE LANE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7EX		£308,750
2023-08-21
semidetached
freehold
COTSWOLD HOUSE, 6, ST JAMES CLOSE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HE		£912,455
2023-08-01
detached
freehold
WADERS, WESTLANDS ESTATE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HJ		£2,480,000
2023-08-01
detached
freehold
WHITESTONE FARM COTTAGES (1), MAIN ROAD
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HU		£350,000
2023-07-11
terraced
freehold
MOONBEAM, BOSHAM HOE
BOSHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO18 8ET		£2,450,000
2023-06-20
detached
freehold
7, OLD COMMON CLOSE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7SE		£725,000
2023-01-23
detached
freehold
FURZEND, BOSHAM HOE
BOSHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO18 8ET		£2,950,050
2022-12-02
detached
freehold
10, OLD COMMON CLOSE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7SE		£795,000
2022-11-29
detached
freehold
81, CROOKED LANE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7ET		£340,000
2022-11-11
terraced
freehold
2, OLD SCHOOL CLOSE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7ER		£502,400
2022-11-02
detached
freehold
CAMBRIA, WESTLANDS LANE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HH		£3,000,000
2022-10-21
detached
freehold
COPPICE FIELD, BOSHAM HOE
BOSHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO18 8ET		£3,290,000
2022-10-13
detached
freehold
ASHBROOK, BURLOW CLOSE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7ES		£655,000
2022-08-16
detached
freehold
22, WALWYN CLOSE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7SR		£770,000
2022-05-20
detached
freehold
BY HARBOUR, WESTLANDS ESTATE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HJ		£1,375,000
2022-03-18
detached
freehold
GREENWAYS, BURLOW CLOSE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7ES		£749,500
2021-12-17
detached
freehold
WEYFLEET, CROOKED LANE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HB		£649,500
2021-12-03
detached
freehold
KERWOOD (FLAT 2), CROOKED LANE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HA		£245,000
2021-11-12
flatmaisonette
leasehold
5, THE SALTINGS
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7JA		£250,000
2021-09-24
detached
freehold
COURT BARN, COURT BARN LANE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7BQ		£4,000,000
2021-05-28
detached
freehold
WESTWAYS, CROOKED LANE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HB		£425,000
2021-05-14
detached
freehold
HURLEY HOUSE, COURT BARN LANE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7BQ		£1,150,000
2021-04-01
detached
freehold
21, GREENACRES
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HL		£833,000
2021-04-01
detached
freehold
WEST WINDS, WESTLANDS LANE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HH		£750,000
2021-03-30
detached
freehold
STRATHMORE, MAIN ROAD
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HU		£432,000
2021-03-18
detached
freehold
BARN TILES, PESCOTTS CLOSE
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7HD		£735,000
2021-02-19
detached
freehold
1, OAK MEADOW
BIRDHAM
CHICHESTER
WEST SUSSEX
PO20 7BH		£625,000
2021-02-11
detached
freehold
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