Bognor Regis vs East Wittering
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Bognor Regis is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 53% lower. East Wittering has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bognor Regis edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bognor Regis
£348,998
East Wittering
£737,460
Crime Rate
Bognor Regis
71.8
East Wittering
61.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bognor Regis
100.0%
East Wittering
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bognor Regis
312.3
East Wittering
296.9
EPC Rating
Bognor Regis
70.1
East Wittering
69.3
Median Income
Bognor Regis
£28,767
East Wittering
£28,515
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £348,998, Bognor Regis undercuts East Wittering (£737,460) by around 53% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bognor Regis is a flat at £159,195, while in East Wittering it is a flat at £192,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in East Wittering (£420,000 vs £284,243).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Wittering prices grew faster — 132% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastEast Wittering has a crime rate of 61.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 16% lower than Bognor Regis at 71.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bognor Regis is violent-crime, while in East Wittering 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 14 schools in Bognor Regis, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In East Wittering, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bognor Regis School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 14 schools (12 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Wittering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bognor Regis | East Wittering |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 1 |
| Primary | 12 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bognor Regis averages 312.3 Mbps – ahead of East Wittering's 296.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bognor Regis and 93.1% in East Wittering. Gigabit availability stands at 55.4% in Bognor Regis and 51.8% in East Wittering.
Bognor Regis is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (312 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bognor Regis leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while East Wittering averages 69.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,155 in Bognor Regis and £1,278 in East Wittering. 59% of homes in Bognor Regis have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in East Wittering.
Bognor Regis has more energy-efficient housing — 59% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,767 in Bognor Regis and £28,515 in East Wittering. The median age is 50.1 in Bognor Regis and 49.8 in East Wittering. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Bognor Regis versus 68.3% in East Wittering. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bognor Regis and 53.1% in East Wittering.
| Indicator | Bognor Regis | East Wittering |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,191 | 6,060 |
| Median Age | 50.1 | 49.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,767 | £28,515 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.4% | 31.8% |
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