Chichester vs Tangmere
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Tangmere is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 32% lower. Tangmere has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chichester
£550,043
Tangmere
£416,072
Crime Rate
Chichester
61.9
Tangmere
61.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chichester
100.0%
Tangmere
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Chichester
400.4
Tangmere
296.9
EPC Rating
Chichester
68.5
Tangmere
69.3
Median Income
Chichester
£28,263
Tangmere
£28,515
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £416,072, Tangmere undercuts Chichester (£550,043) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chichester is a flat at £266,035, while in Tangmere it is a flat at £207,780.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 33% pricier in Chichester (£737,520 vs £554,583).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tangmere prices grew faster — 43% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastTangmere has a crime rate of 61.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Chichester at 61.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chichester is violent-crime, while in Tangmere 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 Tangmere. Chichester has 9 schools and Tangmere has 1 schools.
Chichester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tangmere School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Chichester | Tangmere |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chichester averages 400.4 Mbps – ahead of Tangmere's 296.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Chichester and 93.1% in Tangmere. Gigabit availability stands at 73% in Chichester and 51.8% in Tangmere.
Chichester is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (400 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Tangmere, 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 Tangmere. 58.1% of homes in Chichester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Tangmere.
Tangmere 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 Tangmere and £28,263 in Chichester. The median age is 49.4 in Chichester and 49.8 in Tangmere. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Chichester and 53.1% in Tangmere. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Chichester versus 68.3% in Tangmere. Chichester has a population of 31,709 and Tangmere has 3,333.
| Indicator | Chichester | Tangmere |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,709 | 3,333 |
| 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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