Bognor Regis vs Fishbourne (Chichester)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bognor Regis offers lower property prices by roughly 20%. Fishbourne (chichester) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bognor Regis
£348,998
Fishbourne (Chichester)
£435,305
Crime Rate
Bognor Regis
71.8
Fishbourne (Chichester)
61.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bognor Regis
100.0%
Fishbourne (Chichester)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bognor Regis
312.3
Fishbourne (Chichester)
400.4
EPC Rating
Bognor Regis
70.1
Fishbourne (Chichester)
68.5
Median Income
Bognor Regis
£28,767
Fishbourne (Chichester)
£28,263
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bognor Regis is £348,998, which is 20% less than Fishbourne (chichester) at £435,305. The most affordable entry point in Bognor Regis is a flat at £159,195, while in Fishbourne (chichester) it is a terraced at £319,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Fishbourne (chichester) (£593,974 vs £514,721).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bognor Regis prices grew faster — 25% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 61.5 offences per 1,000 people, Fishbourne (chichester) is the safer of the two – 17% lower than Bognor Regis's 71.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bognor Regis is violent-crime, while in Fishbourne (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 data is not fully available for both Bognor Regis and Fishbourne (chichester). Bognor Regis has 14 schools and Fishbourne (chichester) has 1 schools.
Bognor Regis School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 14 schools (12 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fishbourne (Chichester) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bognor Regis | Fishbourne (Chichester) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 1 |
| Primary | 12 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Fishbourne (chichester) offers faster average downloads at 400.4 Mbps, compared to 312.3 Mbps in Bognor Regis. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bognor Regis and 97.1% in Fishbourne (chichester). Gigabit availability stands at 55.4% in Bognor Regis and 73% in Fishbourne (chichester).
Fishbourne (chichester) is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (400 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bognor Regis are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.1 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Fishbourne (chichester). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,155 in Bognor Regis and £1,402 in Fishbourne (chichester). 59% of homes in Bognor Regis have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Fishbourne (chichester).
Bognor Regis has more energy-efficient housing — 59% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,767 in Bognor Regis and £28,263 in Fishbourne (chichester). The median age is 50.1 in Bognor Regis and 49.4 in Fishbourne (chichester). Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bognor Regis and 53.8% in Fishbourne (chichester). Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Bognor Regis versus 65.4% in Fishbourne (chichester).
| Indicator | Bognor Regis | Fishbourne (Chichester) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,191 | 3,368 |
| 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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