Town comparison
Chichester vs Littlehampton
Which is better to live in? 10.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Littlehampton wins on house prices with a 33% gap. Chichester has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chichester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chichester
£550,043
Littlehampton
£412,974
Crime Rate
Chichester
61.9
Littlehampton
71.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chichester
100.0%
Littlehampton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chichester
400.4
Littlehampton
158.7
EPC Rating
Chichester
68.5
Littlehampton
70.1
Median Income
Chichester
£28,263
Littlehampton
£28,767
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £412,974, Littlehampton undercuts Chichester (£550,043) by around 33% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chichester is a flat at £266,035, while in Littlehampton it is a flat at £186,108.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Chichester (£266,035 vs £186,108).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Littlehampton prices grew faster — 34% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Chichester experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61.9 per 1,000 versus 71.9 per 1,000 in Littlehampton. The most common crime category in Chichester is violent-crime, while in Littlehampton 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 Littlehampton, 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.
Littlehampton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chichester | Littlehampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chichester averages 400.4 Mbps – ahead of Littlehampton's 158.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Chichester and 95.5% in Littlehampton. Gigabit availability stands at 73% in Chichester and 19.3% in Littlehampton.
Chichester is the faster of the two by 152% on average download speed (400 vs 159 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Littlehampton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Chichester averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,402 in Chichester and £1,155 in Littlehampton. 58.1% of homes in Chichester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Littlehampton.
Littlehampton has more energy-efficient housing — 59% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,767 in Littlehampton and £28,263 in Chichester. The median age is 49.4 in Chichester and 50.1 in Littlehampton. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Chichester versus 71.2% in Littlehampton. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Chichester and 52.4% in Littlehampton.
| Indicator | Chichester | Littlehampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,709 | 19,060 |
| Median Age | 49.4 | 50.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,263 | £28,767 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.2% | 26.4% |
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