Chichester vs Fishbourne (Chichester)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Fishbourne (chichester) is about 26% cheaper on average. Fishbourne (chichester) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chichester
£550,043
Fishbourne (Chichester)
£435,305
Crime Rate
Chichester
61.9
Fishbourne (Chichester)
61.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chichester
100.0%
Fishbourne (Chichester)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Chichester
400.4
Fishbourne (Chichester)
400.4
EPC Rating
Chichester
68.5
Fishbourne (Chichester)
68.5
Median Income
Chichester
£28,263
Fishbourne (Chichester)
£28,263
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Fishbourne (chichester) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £435,305 versus £550,043 in Chichester. The most affordable entry point in Chichester is a flat at £266,035, while in Fishbourne (chichester) it is a terraced at £319,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 30% pricier in Chichester (£415,497 vs £320,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chichester prices grew faster — 28% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 61.5 offences per 1,000 people, Fishbourne (chichester) is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Chichester's 61.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chichester is violent-crime, while in Fishbourne (chichester) 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 Chichester and Fishbourne (chichester). Chichester has 9 schools and Fishbourne (chichester) has 1 schools.
Chichester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fishbourne (Chichester) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Chichester | Fishbourne (Chichester) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Chichester enjoy 400.4 Mbps on average, while Fishbourne (chichester) lags behind at 400.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Chichester and 97.1% in Fishbourne (chichester). Gigabit availability stands at 73% in Chichester and 73% in Fishbourne (chichester).
Chichester is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (400 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chichester is band C (score 68.5), ahead of Fishbourne (chichester)'s band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,402 in Chichester and £1,402 in Fishbourne (chichester). 58.1% of homes in Chichester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Fishbourne (chichester).
Chichester has more energy-efficient housing — 58.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chichester has a population of 31,709 while Fishbourne (chichester) has 3,368. Median household income is £28,263 in Chichester and £28,263 in Fishbourne (chichester). The median age is 49.4 in Chichester and 49.4 in Fishbourne (chichester). Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Chichester and 53.8% in Fishbourne (chichester).
| Indicator | Chichester | Fishbourne (Chichester) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,709 | 3,368 |
| Median Age | 49.4 | 49.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,263 | £28,263 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.2% | 37.2% |
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