Chichester vs Horndean
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Chichester is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Horndean has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chichester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chichester
£550,043
Horndean
£667,841
Crime Rate
Chichester
61.9
Horndean
43.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chichester
100.0%
Horndean
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chichester
400.4
Horndean
414.1
EPC Rating
Chichester
68.5
Horndean
71.9
Median Income
Chichester
£28,263
Horndean
£34,001
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £550,043, Chichester undercuts Horndean (£667,841) by around 18% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chichester is a flat at £266,035, while in Horndean it is a flat at £164,143.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 62% pricier in Chichester (£266,035 vs £164,143).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Horndean prices grew faster — 137% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastHorndean has a crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 42% lower than Chichester at 61.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chichester is violent-crime, while in Horndean 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 Horndean, which has 8 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chichester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Horndean School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chichester | Horndean |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 8 |
| Primary | 7 | 6 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Horndean averages 414.1 Mbps – ahead of Chichester's 400.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Chichester and 95.3% in Horndean. Gigabit availability stands at 73% in Chichester and 80.1% in Horndean.
Horndean is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (414 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Horndean leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.9 (C), while Chichester averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,402 in Chichester and £1,184 in Horndean. 58.1% of homes in Chichester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.4% in Horndean.
Horndean has more energy-efficient housing — 67.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,001.3 in Horndean and £28,263 in Chichester. The median age is 49.4 in Chichester and 46.3 in Horndean. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Chichester versus 68.8% in Horndean. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Chichester and 57.4% in Horndean.
| Indicator | Chichester | Horndean |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,709 | 34,046 |
| Median Age | 49.4 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,263 | £34,001.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 57.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.2% | 36.7% |
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