East Wittering vs Littlehampton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Littlehampton is about 79% 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
Littlehampton
£412,974
Crime Rate
East Wittering
61.7
Littlehampton
71.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
East Wittering
100.0%
Littlehampton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
East Wittering
296.9
Littlehampton
158.7
EPC Rating
East Wittering
69.3
Littlehampton
70.1
Median Income
East Wittering
£28,515
Littlehampton
£28,767
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Littlehampton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £412,974 versus £737,460 in East Wittering. The most affordable entry point in East Wittering is a flat at £192,500, while in Littlehampton it is a flat at £186,108.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in East Wittering (£420,000 vs £314,563).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Wittering prices grew faster — 132% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in East Wittering (61.7 per 1,000) compared to Littlehampton (71.9 per 1,000), a 17% difference. The most common crime category in East Wittering is violent-crime, while in Littlehampton 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 Littlehampton.
East Wittering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Littlehampton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | East Wittering | Littlehampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in East Wittering enjoy 296.9 Mbps on average, while Littlehampton lags behind at 158.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in East Wittering and 95.5% in Littlehampton. Gigabit availability stands at 51.8% in East Wittering and 19.3% in Littlehampton.
East Wittering is the faster of the two by 87% on average download speed (297 vs 159 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Littlehampton is band C (score 70.1), ahead of East Wittering's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in East Wittering and £1,155 in Littlehampton. 58.6% of homes in East Wittering have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Littlehampton.
Littlehampton has more energy-efficient housing — 59% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
East Wittering has a population of 6,060 while Littlehampton has 19,060. Median household income is £28,767 in Littlehampton and £28,515 in East Wittering. The median age is 49.8 in East Wittering and 50.1 in Littlehampton. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in East Wittering and 52.4% in Littlehampton.
| Indicator | East Wittering | Littlehampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,060 | 19,060 |
| Median Age | 49.8 | 50.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,515 | £28,767 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 26.4% |
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