Bognor Regis vs Rustington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bognor Regis wins on house prices with a 15% gap. 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
Rustington
£413,001
Crime Rate
Bognor Regis
71.8
Rustington
71.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bognor Regis
100.0%
Rustington
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Bognor Regis
312.3
Rustington
264.4
EPC Rating
Bognor Regis
70.1
Rustington
70.1
Median Income
Bognor Regis
£28,767
Rustington
£28,767
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Rustington commands an average of £413,001, compared with £348,998 in Bognor Regis – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Bognor Regis is a flat at £159,195, while in Rustington it is a flat at £241,142.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Rustington (£241,142 vs £159,195).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rustington prices grew faster — 32% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Bognor Regis experience less crime overall, with a rate of 71.8 per 1,000 versus 71.9 per 1,000 in Rustington. The most common crime category in Bognor Regis is violent-crime, while in Rustington 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 87.5% in Rustington. There are 14 schools in Bognor Regis and 9 in Rustington.
Bognor Regis School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 14 schools (12 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rustington School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bognor Regis | Rustington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 9 |
| Primary | 12 | 8 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 312.3 Mbps in Bognor Regis and 264.4 Mbps in Rustington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bognor Regis and 96.4% in Rustington. Gigabit availability stands at 55.4% in Bognor Regis and 39.1% in Rustington.
Bognor Regis is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (312 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bognor Regis leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Rustington averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,155 in Bognor Regis and £1,155 in Rustington. 59% of homes in Bognor Regis have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Rustington.
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 Rustington. The median age is 50.1 in Bognor Regis and 50.1 in Rustington. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Bognor Regis versus 71.2% in Rustington. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bognor Regis and 52.4% in Rustington.
| Indicator | Bognor Regis | Rustington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,191 | 33,885 |
| 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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