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Chichester vs Denmead

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Chichester 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.

MetricChichesterDenmead
Total Schools92
Primary72
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorChichesterDenmead
Population31,7096,509
Median Age49.444.7
Median Household Income£28,263£33,166.2
Employment Rate53.8%57.3%
Owner Occupied65.4%64.7%
Degree-Level Qualified37.2%35%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chichester and Denmead?
Chichester and Denmead are approximately 13.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chichester or Denmead?
Denmead is cheaper, with an average house price of £413,244.
Is Chichester or Denmead safer?
Denmead has the lower crime rate at 55.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chichester or Denmead?
Chichester has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Chichester or Denmead?
Denmead has faster average broadband at 409.0 Mbps.

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