Town comparison
Chichester vs Selsey
Which is better to live in? 7.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Selsey is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 47% lower. Chichester has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chichester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chichester
£550,043
Selsey
£375,219
Crime Rate
Chichester
61.9
Selsey
87.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chichester
100.0%
Selsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chichester
400.4
Selsey
296.9
EPC Rating
Chichester
68.5
Selsey
69.3
Median Income
Chichester
£28,263
Selsey
£28,515
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £375,219, Selsey undercuts Chichester (£550,043) by around 47% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chichester is a flat at £266,035, while in Selsey it is a flat at £155,164.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 71% pricier in Chichester (£266,035 vs £155,164).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Selsey prices grew faster — 36% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastChichester has a crime rate of 61.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41% lower than Selsey at 87.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chichester is violent-crime, while in Selsey 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 Selsey, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chichester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Selsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chichester | Selsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 3 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chichester averages 400.4 Mbps – ahead of Selsey's 296.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Chichester and 93.1% in Selsey. Gigabit availability stands at 73% in Chichester and 51.8% in Selsey.
Chichester is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (400 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Selsey, scoring 69.3 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Chichester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,402 in Chichester and £1,278 in Selsey. 58.1% of homes in Chichester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Selsey.
Selsey has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,515 in Selsey and £28,263 in Chichester. The median age is 49.4 in Chichester and 49.8 in Selsey. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Chichester and 53.1% in Selsey. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Chichester versus 68.3% in Selsey. Chichester has a population of 31,709 and Selsey has 10,740.
| Indicator | Chichester | Selsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,709 | 10,740 |
| Median Age | 49.4 | 49.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,263 | £28,515 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.2% | 31.8% |
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