Chichester vs Denmead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Denmead is about 33% cheaper on average. Denmead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chichester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chichester
£550,043
Denmead
£413,244
Crime Rate
Chichester
61.9
Denmead
55.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chichester
100.0%
Denmead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chichester
400.4
Denmead
409
EPC Rating
Chichester
68.5
Denmead
71.4
Median Income
Chichester
£28,263
Denmead
£33,166
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Denmead is £413,244, which is 33% less than Chichester at £550,043. The most affordable entry point in Chichester is a flat at £266,035, while in Denmead it is a flat at £185,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Chichester (£266,035 vs £185,118).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chichester prices grew faster — 28% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 55.5 offences per 1,000 people, Denmead is the safer of the two – 12% lower than Chichester's 61.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chichester is violent-crime, while in Denmead 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 EastChichester has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Denmead. Chichester has 9 schools in total, while Denmead has 2.
Chichester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Denmead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chichester | Denmead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Denmead offers faster average downloads at 409.0 Mbps, compared to 400.4 Mbps in Chichester. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Chichester and 95.3% in Denmead. Gigabit availability stands at 73% in Chichester and 79% in Denmead.
Denmead is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (409 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Denmead are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Chichester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,402 in Chichester and £1,125 in Denmead. 58.1% of homes in Chichester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Denmead.
Denmead has more energy-efficient housing — 67.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,166.2 in Denmead and £28,263 in Chichester. The median age is 49.4 in Chichester and 44.7 in Denmead. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Chichester and 57.3% in Denmead. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Chichester versus 64.7% in Denmead.
| Indicator | Chichester | Denmead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,709 | 6,509 |
| Median Age | 49.4 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,263 | £33,166.2 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.2% | 35% |
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