East Wittering vs Fishbourne (Chichester)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Fishbourne (chichester) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 69% lower. Fishbourne (chichester) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
East Wittering
£737,460
Fishbourne (Chichester)
£435,305
Crime Rate
East Wittering
61.7
Fishbourne (Chichester)
61.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
East Wittering
100.0%
Fishbourne (Chichester)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
East Wittering
296.9
Fishbourne (Chichester)
400.4
EPC Rating
East Wittering
69.3
Fishbourne (Chichester)
68.5
Median Income
East Wittering
£28,515
Fishbourne (Chichester)
£28,263
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £435,305, Fishbourne (chichester) undercuts East Wittering (£737,460) by around 69% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in East Wittering is a flat at £192,500, while in Fishbourne (chichester) it is a terraced at £319,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in East Wittering (£420,000 vs £319,200).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Wittering prices grew faster — 132% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastFishbourne (chichester) has a crime rate of 61.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than East Wittering at 61.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in East Wittering 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 East Wittering and Fishbourne (chichester). East Wittering has 1 schools and Fishbourne (chichester) has 1 schools.
East Wittering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fishbourne (Chichester) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | East Wittering | Fishbourne (Chichester) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Fishbourne (chichester) averages 400.4 Mbps – ahead of East Wittering's 296.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in East Wittering and 97.1% in Fishbourne (chichester). Gigabit availability stands at 51.8% in East Wittering and 73% in Fishbourne (chichester).
Fishbourne (chichester) is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (400 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
East Wittering leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.3 (C), while Fishbourne (chichester) averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in East Wittering and £1,402 in Fishbourne (chichester). 58.6% of homes in East Wittering have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Fishbourne (chichester).
East Wittering has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,515 in East Wittering and £28,263 in Fishbourne (chichester). The median age is 49.8 in East Wittering and 49.4 in Fishbourne (chichester). Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in East Wittering versus 65.4% in Fishbourne (chichester). Employment rates stand at 53.1% in East Wittering and 53.8% in Fishbourne (chichester).
| Indicator | East Wittering | Fishbourne (Chichester) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,060 | 3,368 |
| Median Age | 49.8 | 49.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,515 | £28,263 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 37.2% |
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