Wittersham
Wittersham village is part
of the Isle of Oxney. The most prominent landmark in the village is
Stocks Mill, a restored windmill which is now open to the public
from Easter until September on Sundays, 2.30pm to 5pm. In the
centre of the village is the Village Green, Coronation Playing
Field and The Triangle, where the village sign representing the
Isle of Oxney is found.
Facilities
- Petrol Filling Station
- Public House
- Windmill
- Primary School
- Village Hall
- Recreation Ground with Children's Play Area
- Anglican (Parish) Church
- Post Office (part-time in Village Hall)
- Community Market
Organisations
- History Society, Horticultural Society
- Dog Training, Annual Summer Fete, Fireworks Display and Jazz
Concert
- Brownies, Rainbows, Youth Club
- Mini Steppers, Whist Club, Sports Club
-
WI,
Womens Royal British
Legion, WI Darts, Monday Club
- Church Groups (eg Mother & Toddler), Well Baby Clinic,
Bundles of Fun
Population (2001 Census)
|
Population |
Number
of People in Wittersham |
% of
People in Wittersham |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
|
0-4 |
48 |
4% |
6,421 |
6% |
|
5-11 |
107 |
9% |
9,972 |
10% |
|
12-18 |
107 |
9% |
9,021 |
9% |
|
19-59 |
607 |
52% |
55,439 |
54% |
|
60+ |
291 |
25% |
21,700 |
21% |
|
Total |
1,160 |
|
102,553 |
|
Households (2001 Census)
|
Households |
Number
of Households in Wittersham |
% of
People in Wittersham |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
| Total
Households |
475 |
|
41,450 |
|
| One
Person Households |
109 |
23% |
10,323 |
25% |
| Lone
Parent Households |
42 |
9% |
3,207 |
8% |
| Other
Households |
324 |
68% |
27,920 |
67% |
|
Average Household Size |
2.41 |
|
2.44 |
|
Housing (2001 Census)
|
Housing |
Number
of People in Wittersham |
% of
People in Wittersham |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
| Total
Dwellings |
500 |
|
42,969 |
|
| No.
Vacant |
15 |
3% |
1,284 |
3% |
| Owner
Occupied |
367 |
73% |
31,135 |
72% |
|
Rented |
118 |
24% |
10,550 |
25% |
Type of Dwelling (2001 Census)
| Type of
Dwelling |
Number
of People in Wittersham |
% of
People in Wittersham |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
|
Detached |
253 |
51% |
14,468 |
34% |
|
Semi-Detached |
177 |
35% |
13,426 |
31% |
|
Terraced |
51 |
10% |
10,287 |
24% |
| Flats,
Maisonettes |
15 |
3% |
4,331 |
10% |
|
Caravans, Temporary |
4 |
1% |
457 |
1% |
Parish Council Details
Parish Clerk: Mrs Y Osborne
23 Hilltop Drive
Playden
Rye
East Sussex TN31 7HT
Telephone: 07944 183798
Councillor Details
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This webpage was updated on 9/15/2008