Bognor Regis vs Tangmere
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bognor Regis wins on house prices with a 16% gap. Tangmere has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bognor Regis
£348,998
Tangmere
£416,072
Crime Rate
Bognor Regis
71.8
Tangmere
61.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bognor Regis
100.0%
Tangmere
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bognor Regis
312.3
Tangmere
296.9
EPC Rating
Bognor Regis
70.1
Tangmere
69.3
Median Income
Bognor Regis
£28,767
Tangmere
£28,515
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Tangmere commands an average of £416,072, compared with £348,998 in Bognor Regis – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Bognor Regis is a flat at £159,195, while in Tangmere it is a flat at £207,780.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Tangmere (£207,780 vs £159,195).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tangmere prices grew faster — 43% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Tangmere experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61.8 per 1,000 versus 71.8 per 1,000 in Bognor Regis. The most common crime category in Bognor Regis is violent-crime, while in Tangmere 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 data is not fully available for both Bognor Regis and Tangmere. Bognor Regis has 14 schools and Tangmere has 1 schools.
Bognor Regis School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 14 schools (12 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tangmere School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bognor Regis | Tangmere |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 1 |
| Primary | 12 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 312.3 Mbps in Bognor Regis and 296.9 Mbps in Tangmere. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bognor Regis and 93.1% in Tangmere. Gigabit availability stands at 55.4% in Bognor Regis and 51.8% in Tangmere.
Bognor Regis is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (312 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bognor Regis leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Tangmere averages 69.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,155 in Bognor Regis and £1,278 in Tangmere. 59% of homes in Bognor Regis have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Tangmere.
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 Tangmere. The median age is 50.1 in Bognor Regis and 49.8 in Tangmere. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Bognor Regis versus 68.3% in Tangmere. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bognor Regis and 53.1% in Tangmere.
| Indicator | Bognor Regis | Tangmere |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,191 | 3,333 |
| 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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