East Wittering vs Emsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Emsworth is about 57% cheaper on average. East Wittering has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, East Wittering edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
East Wittering
£737,460
Emsworth
£469,264
Crime Rate
East Wittering
61.7
Emsworth
76.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
East Wittering
100.0%
Emsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
East Wittering
296.9
Emsworth
433.4
EPC Rating
East Wittering
69.3
Emsworth
69.4
Median Income
East Wittering
£28,515
Emsworth
£29,026
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Emsworth is £469,264, which is 57% less than East Wittering at £737,460. The most affordable entry point in East Wittering is a flat at £192,500, while in Emsworth it is a flat at £202,550.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in East Wittering (£420,000 vs £372,326).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Wittering prices grew faster — 132% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 61.7 offences per 1,000 people, East Wittering is the safer of the two – 24% lower than Emsworth's 76.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in East Wittering is violent-crime, while in Emsworth 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 EastEast Wittering has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Emsworth. East Wittering has 1 schools in total, while Emsworth has 2.
East Wittering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Emsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | East Wittering | Emsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Emsworth offers faster average downloads at 433.4 Mbps, compared to 296.9 Mbps in East Wittering. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in East Wittering and 96.9% in Emsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 51.8% in East Wittering and 84.6% in Emsworth.
Emsworth is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (433 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Emsworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.4 (band C) versus 69.3 (band C) in East Wittering. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in East Wittering and £1,241 in Emsworth. 58.6% of homes in East Wittering have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Emsworth.
Emsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,025.5 in Emsworth and £28,515 in East Wittering. The median age is 49.8 in East Wittering and 48.3 in Emsworth. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in East Wittering and 54.3% in Emsworth. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in East Wittering versus 66.7% in Emsworth.
| Indicator | East Wittering | Emsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,060 | 11,512 |
| Median Age | 49.8 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,515 | £29,025.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 54.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 31.9% |
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