Denmead vs Fishbourne (Chichester)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Denmead is about 5% cheaper on average. Denmead has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Denmead
£413,244
Fishbourne (Chichester)
£435,305
Crime Rate
Denmead
55.5
Fishbourne (Chichester)
61.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Denmead
100.0%
Fishbourne (Chichester)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Denmead
409
Fishbourne (Chichester)
400.4
EPC Rating
Denmead
71.4
Fishbourne (Chichester)
68.5
Median Income
Denmead
£33,166
Fishbourne (Chichester)
£28,263
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Denmead is £413,244, which is 5% less than Fishbourne (chichester) at £435,305. The most affordable entry point in Denmead is a flat at £185,118, while in Fishbourne (chichester) it is a terraced at £319,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 16% pricier in Denmead (£370,993 vs £320,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Denmead prices grew faster — 17% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Denmead (55.5 per 1,000) compared to Fishbourne (chichester) (61.5 per 1,000), a 11% difference. The most common crime category in Denmead is violent-crime, while in Fishbourne (chichester) 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 Denmead and Fishbourne (chichester). Denmead has 2 schools and Fishbourne (chichester) has 1 schools.
Denmead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fishbourne (Chichester) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Denmead | Fishbourne (Chichester) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Denmead offers faster average downloads at 409.0 Mbps, compared to 400.4 Mbps in Fishbourne (chichester). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Denmead and 97.1% in Fishbourne (chichester). Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Denmead and 73% in Fishbourne (chichester).
Denmead is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (409 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Denmead are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Fishbourne (chichester). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,125 in Denmead and £1,402 in Fishbourne (chichester). 67.6% of homes in Denmead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Fishbourne (chichester).
Denmead 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 Denmead and £28,263 in Fishbourne (chichester). The median age is 44.7 in Denmead and 49.4 in Fishbourne (chichester). Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Denmead and 53.8% in Fishbourne (chichester). Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Denmead versus 65.4% in Fishbourne (chichester).
| Indicator | Denmead | Fishbourne (Chichester) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,509 | 3,368 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 49.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,166.2 | £28,263 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 37.2% |
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