Bognor Regis vs Havant
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bognor Regis offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. 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
Havant
£351,260
Crime Rate
Bognor Regis
71.8
Havant
76.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bognor Regis
100.0%
Havant
76.9%
Avg Download Speed
Bognor Regis
312.3
Havant
447.7
EPC Rating
Bognor Regis
70.1
Havant
70.5
Median Income
Bognor Regis
£28,767
Havant
£31,071
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bognor Regis more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £348,998 versus £351,260 in Havant. The most affordable entry point in Bognor Regis is a flat at £159,195, while in Havant it is a flat at £157,274.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in Havant (£584,510 vs £514,721).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bognor Regis prices grew faster — 25% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Bognor Regis (71.8 per 1,000) compared to Havant (76.7 per 1,000), a 7% difference. The most common crime category in Bognor Regis is violent-crime, while in Havant 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 76.9% in Havant.
Bognor Regis School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 14 schools (12 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Havant School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bognor Regis | Havant |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 17 |
| Primary | 12 | 14 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 76.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Havant enjoy 447.7 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 97.5% in Havant. Gigabit availability stands at 55.4% in Bognor Regis and 87.5% in Havant.
Havant is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (448 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Havant is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Bognor Regis's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,155 in Bognor Regis and £1,251 in Havant. 59% of homes in Bognor Regis have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Havant.
Havant has more energy-efficient housing — 63.7% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bognor Regis has a population of 69,191 while Havant has 46,964. Median household income is £31,071 in Havant and £28,767 in Bognor Regis. The median age is 50.1 in Bognor Regis and 47.9 in Havant. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bognor Regis and 56% in Havant.
| Indicator | Bognor Regis | Havant |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,191 | 46,964 |
| Median Age | 50.1 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,767 | £31,071 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.4% | 34.1% |
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