Area guide · Chichester

Living in East Wittering

A snapshot of life in East Wittering, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

East Wittering is a village in Chichester, South East with a population of 6,060. The average house price is £737,460 and the overall crime rate is 61.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where East Wittering ranks

Population

6,060

Avg House Price

£737,460

Crime Rate

61.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

297 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,515

Median Age

49.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

East Wittering's detached homes (£682,938) command roughly 3.5× the price of a flat (£192,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

East Wittering prices have risen 132% over the last 9 years (£318,155 → £737,460).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£682,938	£585,000	8
Semi-Detached	£395,500	£391,000	6
Terraced	£420,000	£420,000	2
Flat	£192,500	£196,500	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in East Wittering is 61.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in East Wittering: violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
East Wittering Community Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

East Wittering averages 297 Mbps — 197% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most East Wittering homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.3
% Rated C or Above	58.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,278

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,060
Median Age	49.8
Median Household Income	£28,515
Employment Rate	53.1%
Owner Occupied	68.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in East Wittering?

The average house price in East Wittering is £737,460 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in East Wittering?

The most affordable entry point in East Wittering is a flat, with an average price of £192,500.

Is East Wittering a safe place to live?

East Wittering has a recorded crime rate of 61.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in East Wittering?

East Wittering has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in East Wittering?

Average broadband download speeds in East Wittering are around 297 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.1% of premises.

How big is East Wittering?

East Wittering is a settlement in Chichester with a population of approximately 6,060.

Most compared with

How does East Wittering stack up against its neighbours?

Arundel

East Wittering

House price: £531,358 · £737,460
Crime rate: 72.2 · 61.7
Distance: 14.7 mi

Barnham (Arun)

East Wittering

House price: £433,494 · £737,460
Crime rate: 27 · 61.7
Distance: 10.4 mi

Bembridge

East Wittering

House price: £422,990 · £737,460
Crime rate: 76 · 61.7
Distance: 11.1 mi

Bognor Regis

East Wittering

House price: £348,998 · £737,460
Crime rate: 71.8 · 61.7
Distance: 8.3 mi

Chichester

East Wittering

House price: £550,043 · £737,460
Crime rate: 61.9 · 61.7
Distance: 6.2 mi

Denmead

East Wittering

House price: £413,244 · £737,460
Crime rate: 55.5 · 61.7
Distance: 12.9 mi

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