Bognor Regis vs Selsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bognor Regis wins on house prices with a 7% 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
Selsey
£375,219
Crime Rate
Bognor Regis
71.8
Selsey
87.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bognor Regis
100.0%
Selsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bognor Regis
312.3
Selsey
296.9
EPC Rating
Bognor Regis
70.1
Selsey
69.3
Median Income
Bognor Regis
£28,767
Selsey
£28,515
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £348,998, Bognor Regis undercuts Selsey (£375,219) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bognor Regis is a flat at £159,195, while in Selsey it is a flat at £155,164.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 8% pricier in Bognor Regis (£514,721 vs £477,377).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Selsey prices grew faster — 36% 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 87.1 per 1,000 in Selsey. The most common crime category in Bognor Regis is violent-crime, while in Selsey 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 Selsey, which has 3 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.
Selsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bognor Regis | Selsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 3 |
| Primary | 12 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bognor Regis averages 312.3 Mbps – ahead of Selsey's 296.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bognor Regis and 93.1% in Selsey. Gigabit availability stands at 55.4% in Bognor Regis and 51.8% in Selsey.
Bognor Regis is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (312 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bognor Regis, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band C) in Selsey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,155 in Bognor Regis and £1,278 in Selsey. 59% of homes in Bognor Regis have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Selsey.
Bognor Regis has more energy-efficient housing — 59% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,767 in Bognor Regis and £28,515 in Selsey. The median age is 50.1 in Bognor Regis and 49.8 in Selsey. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bognor Regis and 53.1% in Selsey. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Bognor Regis versus 68.3% in Selsey. Bognor Regis has a population of 69,191 and Selsey has 10,740.
| Indicator | Bognor Regis | Selsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,191 | 10,740 |
| Median Age | 50.1 | 49.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,767 | £28,515 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.4% | 31.8% |
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