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Bognor Regis vs Littlehampton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Bognor Regis is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% 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

Littlehampton

£412,974

Crime Rate

Bognor Regis

71.8

Littlehampton

71.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bognor Regis

100.0%

Littlehampton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bognor Regis

312.3

Littlehampton

158.7

EPC Rating

Bognor Regis

70.1

Littlehampton

70.1

Median Income

Bognor Regis

£28,767

Littlehampton

£28,767

At £348,998, Bognor Regis undercuts Littlehampton (£412,974) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bognor Regis is a flat at £159,195, while in Littlehampton it is a flat at £186,108.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Littlehampton (£611,874 vs £514,721).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Littlehampton prices grew faster — 34% vs 25%.

Bognor Regis has a crime rate of 71.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Littlehampton at 71.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bognor Regis is violent-crime, while in Littlehampton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 14 schools in Bognor Regis, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Littlehampton, which has 2 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.

Littlehampton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBognor RegisLittlehampton
Total Schools142
Primary121
Secondary21
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bognor Regis averages 312.3 Mbps – ahead of Littlehampton's 158.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bognor Regis and 95.5% in Littlehampton. Gigabit availability stands at 55.4% in Bognor Regis and 19.3% in Littlehampton.

Bognor Regis is the faster of the two by 97% on average download speed (312 vs 159 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Bognor Regis, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Littlehampton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,155 in Bognor Regis and £1,155 in Littlehampton. 59% of homes in Bognor Regis have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Littlehampton.

Bognor Regis has more energy-efficient housing — 59% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,767 in Bognor Regis and £28,767 in Littlehampton. The median age is 50.1 in Bognor Regis and 50.1 in Littlehampton. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bognor Regis and 52.4% in Littlehampton. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Bognor Regis versus 71.2% in Littlehampton. Bognor Regis has a population of 69,191 and Littlehampton has 19,060.

IndicatorBognor RegisLittlehampton
Population69,19119,060
Median Age50.150.1
Median Household Income£28,767£28,767
Employment Rate52.4%52.4%
Owner Occupied71.2%71.2%
Degree-Level Qualified26.4%26.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bognor Regis and Littlehampton?
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton are approximately 6.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bognor Regis or Littlehampton?
Bognor Regis is cheaper, with an average house price of £348,998.
Is Bognor Regis or Littlehampton safer?
Bognor Regis has the lower crime rate at 71.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bognor Regis or Littlehampton?
Bognor Regis has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bognor Regis or Littlehampton?
Bognor Regis has faster average broadband at 312.3 Mbps.

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