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Ridings

MAIN ROAD, CHICHESTER, BIRDHAM, WEST SUSSEX PO20 7HU

4 beds 131 m² Listed 4 Mar 2013 (-4851d)

£245,000

Reduced on 3 Jul 2013

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# 4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (PO20 7HU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | RIDINGS, MAIN ROAD, CHICHESTER, BIRDHAM, WEST SUSSEX PO20 7HU |
| Price | £245,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Last sold | £245,000 Oct 2013 |

## Description

**** **** Situated in Birdham between Chichester (5 miles) and West Wittering Beach (3 miles) and close to the village's excellent Post Office/General Stores, a spacious detached bungalow for family, holiday or retirement living.  The bungalow has 3 / 4  bedrooms and has been extended to provide a self-contained companion/lodger annexe as well as a 2nd large, bright living room at the rear of the property overlooking its delightful, quiet and secluded garden.  The property is also within easy reach of Chichester Marina and Birdham Pool as well as the Witterings and Bracklesham Bay.  There is a regular bus service to Chichester and the property has easy access to road and rail links.

The bungalow has oil fired central heating, UPVC double glazing, well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room, ample off street parking for up to 4 cars and a double car-port, ideal for a boat or caravan.

The accommodation is arranged as follows:

**Double** **glazed** **patio** **doors** **to:** ****

**ENTRANCE** **LOBBY:** **** Half glazed inner door to:

**HALL:** **** Two radiators. Airing cupboard with lagged copper cylinder (immersion). Hatch with folding ladder to large insulated and part boarded loft with light.

**RECEPTION** **ROOM** **1:** **20' 10" x 11' 3 max" (6.35m x 3.43m)** Feature fireplace with stone surround and raised hearth. Two radiators. TV aerial and telephone points. Double glazed patio doors to:

**RECEPTION** **ROOM** **2:** **24' 10" x 11' 3" (7.57m x 3.43m)** Ceramic tiled floor. Two radiators. TV aerial point. Double glazed patio doors to garden. Door to annexe.

**KITCHEN/BREAKFAST** **ROOM:** **15' x 8' 3" (4.57m x 2.51m)** Extensive range of fitted base and wall cupboards. Inset 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Electric double oven with ceramic hob and cooker hood over. Integrated fridge/freezer. Shelved larder cupboard. Double radiator. Telephone point.

**BEDROOM** **1:** **12' 0" x 8' 4" (3.66m x 2.54m)** Two single and one built in double wardrobes. Range of high level store cupboards. Radiator. TV point.

**BEDROOM** **2:** **12' 0" x 9' 0" (3.66m x 2.74m)** Range of three double fitted wardrobes. Range of high level store cupboards. TV aerial point.

**BEDROOM** **3:** **8' 3" x 7' 11" (2.51m x 2.41m)** TV point. Radiator.

**BATHROOM:** **** Panelled bath with separate electric shower unit over with tiled surround. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Ventaxia extractor fan. Fully tiled walls and floor. Radiator.

Leading from the second reception room is:

**SMALL** **ANNEXE:** ****

**KITCHEN/LIVING** **ROOM:** **16' 0" x 11' 4" (4.88m x 3.45m)** Central dividing stud wall. TV aerial point. Double glazed patio door to garden. Cupboard housing Grant oil fired boiler for domestic hot water and central heating. Kitchen area with electric cooker point. Space for fridge/freezer. Utility area off 5'9 x 3'7 with stainless steel sink. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Storage shelves.

**BEDROOM:	** **8' 9" x 8' 2" (2.67m x 2.49m)** Radiator. TV aerial point.

**SHOWER/CLOAKROOM:** **** Fully tiled shower cubicle with Triton control and glazed screen. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator. Towel rail. Extractor fan.

**SERVICES:	** **** All main except gas.

**EXTERIOR:** **** The property is approached via a brick paved driveway with double five-bar gates leading to a parking area to the front and to an attached double carport. To the front of the annexe is a small south facing terrace area with outside light. To the rear of the bungalow is a further west facing terrace with mature shrubs, plastic oil tank and a side gate leading to the main garden with extensive paved terracing, creeper clad pergola beyond which is a good sized lawned area bounded by mature trees and shrubs with further paved terrace. A high trellis and gateway lead to a garden waster area and to a range of outbuildings including a brick built outside WC and 2 timber garden sheds, one in need of attention, and an outside water tap. The whole is well fenced and hedged and gives complete privacy.

**PRICE** **GUIDE:** **** £245,000 FREEHOLD

**DIRECTIONS:** **** From Chichester proceed south on the A286 following signs to Birdham and Wittering. Follow the road for approximately 4 miles and on reaching Birdham village go past the first turning into Church Lane and turn right into Birdham Stores car park. The property's entrance will be found at the rear of the car park via a five-bar gate.

Please Note: Neither the heating system nor the services have been checked by the Agents.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/37847497/288389) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| RIDINGS MAIN ROAD, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7HU | £245,000 | 04/10/2013 | Detached |
| RIDINGS MAIN ROAD, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7HU | £103,000 | 20/12/1996 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 LONGMEADOW GARDENS, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7HP | £399,000 | 01/08/2025 | Detached |
| STRATHMORE MAIN ROAD, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7HU | £630,000 | 28/11/2023 | Detached |
| 7 OLD COMMON CLOSE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7SE | £725,000 | 23/01/2023 | Detached |
| 10 OLD COMMON CLOSE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7SE | £795,000 | 29/11/2022 | Detached |
| 2 OLD SCHOOL CLOSE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7ER | £502,400 | 02/11/2022 | Detached |
| ASHBROOK BURLOW CLOSE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7ES | £655,000 | 16/08/2022 | Detached |
| GREENWAYS BURLOW CLOSE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7ES | £749,500 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| WEYFLEET CROOKED LANE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7HB | £649,500 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
| 5 THE SALTINGS, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7JA | £250,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £595,044 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £621,980 (54 Detached, PO20, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -60.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Chichester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,190/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,322/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,454/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Chichester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,596/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.54% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £165,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £132,200

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 16.5%
- **10y growth:** 41.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Chichester; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -4.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 6.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 23.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Floor area

131 m²

Last sold

£245,000 Oct 2013

Local average

£621,980 (-60.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,147 of 33,755)

Street crime

17 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Spacious bungalow
Edge of village
self-contained annexe
ample of street parking

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

** Situated in Birdham between Chichester (5 miles) and West Wittering Beach (3 miles) and close to the village's excellent Post Office/General Stores, a spacious detached bungalow for family, holiday or retirement living. The bungalow has 3 / 4 bedrooms and has been extended to provide a self-contained companion/lodger annexe as well as a 2nd large, bright living room at the rear of the property overlooking its delightful, quiet and secluded garden. The property is also within easy reach of Chichester Marina and Birdham Pool as well as the Witterings and Bracklesham Bay. There is a regular bus service to Chichester and the property has easy access to road and rail links.

The bungalow has oil fired central heating, UPVC double glazing, well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room, ample off street parking for up to 4 cars and a double car-port, ideal for a boat or caravan.

The accommodation is arranged as follows:

Double glazed patio doors to:

ENTRANCE LOBBY: Half glazed inner door to:

HALL: Two radiators. Airing cupboard with lagged copper cylinder (immersion). Hatch with folding ladder to large insulated and part boarded loft with light.

RECEPTION ROOM 1: 20' 10" x 11' 3 max" (6.35m x 3.43m) Feature fireplace with stone surround and raised hearth. Two radiators. TV aerial and telephone points. Double glazed patio doors to:

RECEPTION ROOM 2: 24' 10" x 11' 3" (7.57m x 3.43m) Ceramic tiled floor. Two radiators. TV aerial point. Double glazed patio doors to garden. Door to annexe.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 15' x 8' 3" (4.57m x 2.51m) Extensive range of fitted base and wall cupboards. Inset 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Electric double oven with ceramic hob and cooker hood over. Integrated fridge/freezer. Shelved larder cupboard. Double radiator. Telephone point.

BEDROOM 1: 12' 0" x 8' 4" (3.66m x 2.54m) Two single and one built in double wardrobes. Range of high level store cupboards. Radiator. TV point.

BEDROOM 2: 12' 0" x 9' 0" (3.66m x 2.74m) Range of three double fitted wardrobes. Range of high level store cupboards. TV aerial point.

BEDROOM 3: 8' 3" x 7' 11" (2.51m x 2.41m) TV point. Radiator.

BATHROOM: Panelled bath with separate electric shower unit over with tiled surround. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Ventaxia extractor fan. Fully tiled walls and floor. Radiator.

Leading from the second reception room is:

SMALL ANNEXE:

KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM: 16' 0" x 11' 4" (4.88m x 3.45m) Central dividing stud wall. TV aerial point. Double glazed patio door to garden. Cupboard housing Grant oil fired boiler for domestic hot water and central heating. Kitchen area with electric cooker point. Space for fridge/freezer. Utility area off 5'9 x 3'7 with stainless steel sink. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Storage shelves.

BEDROOM: 8' 9" x 8' 2" (2.67m x 2.49m) Radiator. TV aerial point.

SHOWER/CLOAKROOM: Fully tiled shower cubicle with Triton control and glazed screen. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator. Towel rail. Extractor fan.

SERVICES: All main except gas.

EXTERIOR: The property is approached via a brick paved driveway with double five-bar gates leading to a parking area to the front and to an attached double carport. To the front of the annexe is a small south facing terrace area with outside light. To the rear of the bungalow is a further west facing terrace with mature shrubs, plastic oil tank and a side gate leading to the main garden with extensive paved terracing, creeper clad pergola beyond which is a good sized lawned area bounded by mature trees and shrubs with further paved terrace. A high trellis and gateway lead to a garden waster area and to a range of outbuildings including a brick built outside WC and 2 timber garden sheds, one in need of attention, and an outside water tap. The whole is well fenced and hedged and gives complete privacy.

PRICE GUIDE: £245,000 FREEHOLD

DIRECTIONS: ** From Chichester proceed south on the A286 following signs to Birdham and Wittering. Follow the road for approximately 4 miles and on reaching Birdham village go past the first turning into Church Lane and turn right into Birdham Stores car park. The property's entrance will be found at the rear of the car park via a five-bar gate.

Please Note: Neither the heating system nor the services have been checked by the Agents.

Listed by

Chichester

Stride and Son

Reference: 37847497

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address	Current	Potential	Floor area	Age band	Type
1 The Straight, Main Road, Birdham, CHICHESTER	84	94	123 m²	—	Detached
1 Whitestone Farm Cottages, Main Road, CHICHESTER	62	88	72 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Terraced
2 The Straight, Main Road, Birdham, CHICHESTER	84	94	123 m²	—	Detached
2 The Straight, Main Road, Birdham, CHICHESTER	85	93	173 m²	—	Detached
3 The Straight, Main Road, Birdham, CHICHESTER	85	93	173 m²	—	Detached
Ayton, Main Road, Birdham, CHICHESTER	57	81	74 m²	England and Wales: 1900-1929	Detached
Flat 1, The Cottage Birdham Store, CHICHESTER	15	70	62 m²	England and Wales: 1900-1929	Flat
Flat 2, The Cottage Birdham Store, Main Road, CHICHESTER	42	68	63 m²	England and Wales: 1900-1929	Flat
Ridings, Main Road, Birdham, CHICHESTER	74	91	131 m²	England and Wales: 1950-1966	Detached
Rustic, Main Road, Birdham, CHICHESTER	37	70	76 m²	England and Wales: 1983-1990	Detached
Spinnaker, Main Road, Birdham, CHICHESTER	85	92	145 m²	—	Detached
STRATHMORE, MAIN ROAD, BIRDHAM, BIRDHAM	47	69	60 m²	England and Wales: 1930-1949	Detached
Strathmore, Main Road, Birdham, CHICHESTER	73	84	111 m²	England and Wales: 1930-1949	Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

138% since 1996

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	04/10/2013 (12 years ago)	£245,000	+137.9%
Sold	20/12/1996 (29 years ago)	£103,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
6 LONGMEADOW GARDENS, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7HP	£399,000	01/08/2025	Detached
STRATHMORE MAIN ROAD, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7HU	£630,000	28/11/2023	Detached
7 OLD COMMON CLOSE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7SE	£725,000	23/01/2023	Detached
10 OLD COMMON CLOSE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7SE	£795,000	29/11/2022	Detached
2 OLD SCHOOL CLOSE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7ER	£502,400	02/11/2022	Detached
ASHBROOK BURLOW CLOSE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7ES	£655,000	16/08/2022	Detached
GREENWAYS BURLOW CLOSE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7ES	£749,500	17/12/2021	Detached
WEYFLEET CROOKED LANE, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7HB	£649,500	03/12/2021	Detached
5 THE SALTINGS, BIRDHAM, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 7JA	£250,000	24/09/2021	Detached

Area average: £595,044 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 16.5%

10y growth 41.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Chichester. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -4.5%

5y (index) 6.3%

10y (index) 23.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Chichester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,190/mo

Realistic £1,322/mo

Optimistic £1,454/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Chichester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chichester: £1,596/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

Main Road

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Nisa Local	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Birdham Stores	0.0 miles
Shop	Little Waitrose	0.1 miles
Train station	Fishbourne	3.5 miles
University	Stockbridge Halls of Residence	3.5 miles
University	Fishbourne Hall	3.5 miles
Train station	Bosham	3.6 miles
Hospital	Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital	4.7 miles
Hospital	St Richard's Hospital	4.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	5
Criminal damage and arson	4
Violence and sexual offences	3
Vehicle crime	2
Possession of weapons	1
Public order	1
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	17

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Birdham CE Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 10 Nov 2022
Sidlesham Primary School	Primary	2.0 miles	Requires improvement — 21 Jul 2024
East Wittering Community Primary School	Primary	2.1 miles	Good — 18 Jul 2017
West Wittering Parochial Church of England School	Primary	2.8 miles	Good — 11 Dec 2022
Bosham Primary School	Primary	3.0 miles	Good — 16 Dec 2018

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.54%

Max investor price (0.8%) £165,250

Target investor price (1%) £132,200

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).

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