Billingshurst vs Lancing and Sompting
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Lancing And Sompting offers lower property prices by roughly 55%. Billingshurst has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lancing And Sompting edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billingshurst
£546,196
Lancing and Sompting
£352,211
Crime Rate
Billingshurst
34.2
Lancing and Sompting
58.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billingshurst
0.0%
Lancing and Sompting
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billingshurst
311.6
Lancing and Sompting
473.5
EPC Rating
Billingshurst
68.5
Lancing and Sompting
72.6
Median Income
Billingshurst
£35,767
Lancing and Sompting
£29,840
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Lancing And Sompting more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £352,211 versus £546,196 in Billingshurst. The most affordable entry point in Billingshurst is a flat at £172,513, while in Lancing And Sompting it is a flat at £211,101.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 75% pricier in Billingshurst (£819,093 vs £467,334).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billingshurst prices grew faster — 26% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 34.2 offences per 1,000 people, Billingshurst is the safer of the two – 72% lower than Lancing And Sompting's 58.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Billingshurst is violent-crime, while in Lancing And Sompting it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Lancing And Sompting: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in Billingshurst.
Billingshurst School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lancing and Sompting School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billingshurst | Lancing and Sompting |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Lancing And Sompting enjoy 473.5 Mbps on average, while Billingshurst lags behind at 311.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Billingshurst and 99.3% in Lancing And Sompting. Gigabit availability stands at 57.1% in Billingshurst and 93.8% in Lancing And Sompting.
Lancing And Sompting is the faster of the two by 52% on average download speed (474 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Lancing And Sompting is band C (score 72.6), ahead of Billingshurst's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,410 in Billingshurst and £1,060 in Lancing And Sompting. 57.2% of homes in Billingshurst have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Lancing And Sompting.
Lancing And Sompting has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Billingshurst has a population of 9,121 while Lancing And Sompting has 27,924. Median household income is £35,766.7 in Billingshurst and £29,840 in Lancing And Sompting. The median age is 47.3 in Billingshurst and 46.8 in Lancing And Sompting. Employment rates stand at 57.4% in Billingshurst and 56.3% in Lancing And Sompting.
| Indicator | Billingshurst | Lancing and Sompting |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,121 | 27,924 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 46.8 |
| Median Household Income | £35,766.7 | £29,840 |
| Employment Rate | 57.4% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.8% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 27.9% |
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