Chichester vs Waterlooville
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Waterlooville wins on house prices with a 44% gap. Chichester has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chichester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chichester
£550,043
Waterlooville
£380,974
Crime Rate
Chichester
61.9
Waterlooville
76.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chichester
100.0%
Waterlooville
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chichester
400.4
Waterlooville
409
EPC Rating
Chichester
68.5
Waterlooville
71.4
Median Income
Chichester
£28,263
Waterlooville
£33,166
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £380,974, Waterlooville undercuts Chichester (£550,043) by around 44% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chichester is a flat at £266,035, while in Waterlooville it is a flat at £160,065.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 66% pricier in Chichester (£266,035 vs £160,065).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Waterlooville 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 76.7 per 1,000 in Waterlooville. The most common crime category in Chichester is violent-crime, while in Waterlooville 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 Waterlooville, which has 13 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chichester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Waterlooville School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chichester | Waterlooville |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 13 |
| Primary | 7 | 10 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Waterlooville averages 409.0 Mbps – ahead of Chichester's 400.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Chichester and 95.3% in Waterlooville. Gigabit availability stands at 73% in Chichester and 79% in Waterlooville.
Waterlooville is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (409 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Waterlooville leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Chichester averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,402 in Chichester and £1,125 in Waterlooville. 58.1% of homes in Chichester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Waterlooville.
Waterlooville has more energy-efficient housing — 67.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,166.2 in Waterlooville and £28,263 in Chichester. The median age is 49.4 in Chichester and 44.7 in Waterlooville. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Chichester versus 64.7% in Waterlooville. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Chichester and 57.3% in Waterlooville.
| Indicator | Chichester | Waterlooville |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,709 | 34,321 |
| Median Age | 49.4 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,263 | £33,166.2 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.2% | 35% |
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