Chichester vs Midhurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Chichester offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Chichester has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chichester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chichester
£550,043
Midhurst
£602,052
Crime Rate
Chichester
61.9
Midhurst
61.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chichester
100.0%
Midhurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chichester
400.4
Midhurst
153.1
EPC Rating
Chichester
68.5
Midhurst
68.5
Median Income
Chichester
£28,263
Midhurst
£28,263
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Chichester is £550,043, which is 9% less than Midhurst at £602,052. The most affordable entry point in Chichester is a flat at £266,035, while in Midhurst it is a flat at £272,237.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in Midhurst (£838,382 vs £737,520).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Midhurst prices grew faster — 30% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Chichester (61.9 per 1,000) compared to Midhurst (61.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Chichester is violent-crime, while in Midhurst 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 EastChichester has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Midhurst. Chichester has 9 schools in total, while Midhurst has 2.
Chichester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Midhurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chichester | Midhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chichester offers faster average downloads at 400.4 Mbps, compared to 153.1 Mbps in Midhurst. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Chichester and 85.4% in Midhurst. Gigabit availability stands at 73% in Chichester and 19.7% in Midhurst.
Chichester is the faster of the two by 162% on average download speed (400 vs 153 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chichester are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.5 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Midhurst. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,402 in Chichester and £1,402 in Midhurst. 58.1% of homes in Chichester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Midhurst.
Chichester has more energy-efficient housing — 58.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,263 in Chichester and £28,263 in Midhurst. The median age is 49.4 in Chichester and 49.4 in Midhurst. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Chichester and 53.8% in Midhurst. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Chichester versus 65.4% in Midhurst.
| Indicator | Chichester | Midhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,709 | 5,366 |
| 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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