Bognor Regis vs Chichester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bognor Regis offers lower property prices by roughly 37%. Chichester has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bognor Regis edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bognor Regis
£348,998
Chichester
£550,043
Crime Rate
Bognor Regis
71.8
Chichester
61.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bognor Regis
100.0%
Chichester
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bognor Regis
312.3
Chichester
400.4
EPC Rating
Bognor Regis
70.1
Chichester
68.5
Median Income
Bognor Regis
£28,767
Chichester
£28,263
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bognor Regis more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £348,998 versus £550,043 in Chichester. The most affordable entry point in Bognor Regis is a flat at £159,195, while in Chichester it is a flat at £266,035.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Chichester (£266,035 vs £159,195).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chichester prices grew faster — 28% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 61.9 offences per 1,000 people, Chichester is the safer of the two – 16% lower than Bognor Regis's 71.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bognor Regis is violent-crime, while in Chichester 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 Bognor Regis: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Chichester.
Bognor Regis School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 14 schools (12 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chichester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bognor Regis | Chichester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 9 |
| Primary | 12 | 7 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Chichester enjoy 400.4 Mbps on average, while Bognor Regis lags behind at 312.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bognor Regis and 97.1% in Chichester. Gigabit availability stands at 55.4% in Bognor Regis and 73% in Chichester.
Chichester is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (400 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bognor Regis is band C (score 70.1), ahead of Chichester's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,155 in Bognor Regis and £1,402 in Chichester. 59% of homes in Bognor Regis have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Chichester.
Bognor Regis has more energy-efficient housing — 59% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bognor Regis has a population of 69,191 while Chichester has 31,709. Median household income is £28,767 in Bognor Regis and £28,263 in Chichester. The median age is 50.1 in Bognor Regis and 49.4 in Chichester. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bognor Regis and 53.8% in Chichester.
| Indicator | Bognor Regis | Chichester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,191 | 31,709 |
| Median Age | 50.1 | 49.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,767 | £28,263 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.4% | 37.2% |
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