East Wittering vs Horndean
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Horndean is about 10% cheaper on average. Horndean has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, East Wittering edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
East Wittering
£737,460
Horndean
£667,841
Crime Rate
East Wittering
61.7
Horndean
43.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
East Wittering
100.0%
Horndean
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
East Wittering
296.9
Horndean
414.1
EPC Rating
East Wittering
69.3
Horndean
71.9
Median Income
East Wittering
£28,515
Horndean
£34,001
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Horndean more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £667,841 versus £737,460 in East Wittering. The most affordable entry point in East Wittering is a flat at £192,500, while in Horndean it is a flat at £164,143.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 50% pricier in East Wittering (£420,000 vs £279,892).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Horndean prices grew faster — 137% vs 132%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Horndean (43.5 per 1,000) compared to East Wittering (61.7 per 1,000), a 42% difference. The most common crime category in East Wittering is violent-crime, while in Horndean 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 favours East Wittering: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Horndean.
East Wittering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Horndean School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | East Wittering | Horndean |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Horndean enjoy 414.1 Mbps on average, while East Wittering lags behind at 296.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in East Wittering and 95.3% in Horndean. Gigabit availability stands at 51.8% in East Wittering and 80.1% in Horndean.
Horndean is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (414 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Horndean is band C (score 71.9), ahead of East Wittering's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in East Wittering and £1,184 in Horndean. 58.6% of homes in East Wittering have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.4% in Horndean.
Horndean has more energy-efficient housing — 67.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
East Wittering has a population of 6,060 while Horndean has 34,046. Median household income is £34,001.3 in Horndean and £28,515 in East Wittering. The median age is 49.8 in East Wittering and 46.3 in Horndean. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in East Wittering and 57.4% in Horndean.
| Indicator | East Wittering | Horndean |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,060 | 34,046 |
| Median Age | 49.8 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,515 | £34,001.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 57.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 36.7% |
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