Bognor Regis vs Emsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Bognor Regis is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Bognor Regis has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bognor Regis edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bognor Regis
£348,998
Emsworth
£469,264
Crime Rate
Bognor Regis
71.8
Emsworth
76.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bognor Regis
100.0%
Emsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bognor Regis
312.3
Emsworth
433.4
EPC Rating
Bognor Regis
70.1
Emsworth
69.4
Median Income
Bognor Regis
£28,767
Emsworth
£29,026
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Emsworth commands an average of £469,264, compared with £348,998 in Bognor Regis – a difference of 26%. The most affordable entry point in Bognor Regis is a flat at £159,195, while in Emsworth it is a flat at £202,550.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Emsworth (£372,326 vs £284,243).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bognor Regis prices grew faster — 25% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBognor Regis has a crime rate of 71.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7% lower than Emsworth at 76.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bognor Regis is violent-crime, while in Emsworth 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 EastFamilies may prefer Bognor Regis, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Emsworth. There are 14 schools in Bognor Regis and 2 in Emsworth.
Bognor Regis School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 14 schools (12 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Emsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bognor Regis | Emsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 2 |
| Primary | 12 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.4 Mbps in Emsworth and 312.3 Mbps in Bognor Regis. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bognor Regis and 96.9% in Emsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 55.4% in Bognor Regis and 84.6% in Emsworth.
Emsworth is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (433 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bognor Regis, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Emsworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,155 in Bognor Regis and £1,241 in Emsworth. 59% of homes in Bognor Regis have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Emsworth.
Emsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,025.5 in Emsworth and £28,767 in Bognor Regis. The median age is 50.1 in Bognor Regis and 48.3 in Emsworth. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bognor Regis and 54.3% in Emsworth. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Bognor Regis versus 66.7% in Emsworth. Bognor Regis has a population of 69,191 and Emsworth has 11,512.
| Indicator | Bognor Regis | Emsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,191 | 11,512 |
| Median Age | 50.1 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,767 | £29,025.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 54.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.4% | 31.9% |
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