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Denmead vs East Wittering

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Denmead 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.

Of 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.

MetricDenmeadEast Wittering
Total Schools21
Primary21
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorDenmeadEast Wittering
Population6,5096,060
Median Age44.749.8
Median Household Income£33,166.2£28,515
Employment Rate57.3%53.1%
Owner Occupied64.7%68.3%
Degree-Level Qualified35%31.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Denmead and East Wittering?
Denmead and East Wittering are approximately 12.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Denmead or East Wittering?
Denmead is cheaper, with an average house price of £413,244.
Is Denmead or East Wittering safer?
Denmead has the lower crime rate at 55.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Denmead or East Wittering?
Denmead has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Denmead or East Wittering?
Denmead has faster average broadband at 409.0 Mbps.

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