Denmead vs East Wittering
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Denmead is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 44% lower. Denmead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Denmead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Denmead
£413,244
East Wittering
£737,460
Crime Rate
Denmead
55.5
East Wittering
61.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denmead
100.0%
East Wittering
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Denmead
409
East Wittering
296.9
EPC Rating
Denmead
71.4
East Wittering
69.3
Median Income
Denmead
£33,166
East Wittering
£28,515
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £413,244, Denmead undercuts East Wittering (£737,460) by around 44% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Denmead is a flat at £185,118, while in East Wittering it is a flat at £192,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in East Wittering (£420,000 vs £316,197).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Wittering prices grew faster — 132% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastDenmead has a crime rate of 55.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 11% lower than East Wittering at 61.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Denmead is violent-crime, while in East Wittering 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 2 schools in Denmead, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In East Wittering, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Denmead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Wittering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Denmead | East Wittering |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Denmead averages 409.0 Mbps – ahead of East Wittering's 296.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Denmead and 93.1% in East Wittering. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Denmead and 51.8% in East Wittering.
Denmead is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (409 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Denmead, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band C) in East Wittering. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,125 in Denmead and £1,278 in East Wittering. 67.6% of homes in Denmead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in East Wittering.
Denmead has more energy-efficient housing — 67.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,166.2 in Denmead and £28,515 in East Wittering. The median age is 44.7 in Denmead and 49.8 in East Wittering. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Denmead and 53.1% in East Wittering. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Denmead versus 68.3% in East Wittering. Denmead has a population of 6,509 and East Wittering has 6,060.
| Indicator | Denmead | East Wittering |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,509 | 6,060 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 49.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,166.2 | £28,515 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 31.8% |
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