Chichester vs Emsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Emsworth wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Chichester has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chichester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chichester
£550,043
Emsworth
£469,264
Crime Rate
Chichester
61.9
Emsworth
76.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chichester
100.0%
Emsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chichester
400.4
Emsworth
433.4
EPC Rating
Chichester
68.5
Emsworth
69.4
Median Income
Chichester
£28,263
Emsworth
£29,026
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £469,264, Emsworth undercuts Chichester (£550,043) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chichester is a flat at £266,035, while in Emsworth it is a flat at £202,550.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Chichester (£266,035 vs £202,550).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chichester prices grew faster — 28% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Chichester experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61.9 per 1,000 versus 76.8 per 1,000 in Emsworth. The most common crime category in Chichester is violent-crime, while in Emsworth 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 9 schools in Chichester, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Emsworth, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chichester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Emsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chichester | Emsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Emsworth averages 433.4 Mbps – ahead of Chichester's 400.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Chichester and 96.9% in Emsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 73% in Chichester and 84.6% in Emsworth.
Emsworth is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (433 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Emsworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.4 (C), while Chichester averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,402 in Chichester and £1,241 in Emsworth. 58.1% of homes in Chichester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Emsworth.
Emsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,025.5 in Emsworth and £28,263 in Chichester. The median age is 49.4 in Chichester and 48.3 in Emsworth. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Chichester versus 66.7% in Emsworth. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Chichester and 54.3% in Emsworth.
| Indicator | Chichester | Emsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,709 | 11,512 |
| Median Age | 49.4 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,263 | £29,025.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 54.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.2% | 31.9% |
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