Billingshurst vs Littlehampton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Littlehampton wins on house prices with a 32% gap. Billingshurst has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Littlehampton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billingshurst
£546,196
Littlehampton
£412,974
Crime Rate
Billingshurst
34.2
Littlehampton
71.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billingshurst
0.0%
Littlehampton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billingshurst
311.6
Littlehampton
158.7
EPC Rating
Billingshurst
68.5
Littlehampton
70.1
Median Income
Billingshurst
£35,767
Littlehampton
£28,767
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £412,974, Littlehampton undercuts Billingshurst (£546,196) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Billingshurst is a flat at £172,513, while in Littlehampton it is a flat at £186,108.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Billingshurst (£819,093 vs £611,874).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Littlehampton prices grew faster — 34% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Billingshurst experience less crime overall, with a rate of 34.2 per 1,000 versus 71.9 per 1,000 in Littlehampton. The most common crime category in Billingshurst is violent-crime, while in Littlehampton 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 EastOf the 2 schools in Billingshurst, 0% are in the top two inspection bands. In Littlehampton, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Billingshurst School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Littlehampton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billingshurst | Littlehampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Billingshurst averages 311.6 Mbps – ahead of Littlehampton's 158.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Billingshurst and 95.5% in Littlehampton. Gigabit availability stands at 57.1% in Billingshurst and 19.3% in Littlehampton.
Billingshurst is the faster of the two by 96% on average download speed (312 vs 159 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Littlehampton, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Billingshurst. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,410 in Billingshurst and £1,155 in Littlehampton. 57.2% of homes in Billingshurst have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Littlehampton.
Littlehampton has more energy-efficient housing — 59% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,766.7 in Billingshurst and £28,767 in Littlehampton. The median age is 47.3 in Billingshurst and 50.1 in Littlehampton. Employment rates stand at 57.4% in Billingshurst and 52.4% in Littlehampton. Owner-occupancy is 69.8% in Billingshurst versus 71.2% in Littlehampton. Billingshurst has a population of 9,121 and Littlehampton has 19,060.
| Indicator | Billingshurst | Littlehampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,121 | 19,060 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 50.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,766.7 | £28,767 |
| Employment Rate | 57.4% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.8% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 26.4% |
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