Bognor Regis vs Littlehampton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBognor 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf 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.
| Metric | Bognor Regis | Littlehampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 2 |
| Primary | 12 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bognor Regis | Littlehampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,191 | 19,060 |
| Median Age | 50.1 | 50.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,767 | £28,767 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.4% | 26.4% |
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