East Wittering vs Portsmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Portsmouth is about 117% 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
Portsmouth
£339,811
Crime Rate
East Wittering
61.7
Portsmouth
112.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
East Wittering
100.0%
Portsmouth
95.9%
Avg Download Speed
East Wittering
296.9
Portsmouth
418.4
EPC Rating
East Wittering
69.3
Portsmouth
70.1
Median Income
East Wittering
£28,515
Portsmouth
£30,661
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Portsmouth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £339,811 versus £737,460 in East Wittering. The most affordable entry point in East Wittering is a flat at £192,500, while in Portsmouth it is a flat at £177,807.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 47% pricier in East Wittering (£682,938 vs £465,561).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Wittering prices grew faster — 132% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 61.7 offences per 1,000 people, East Wittering is the safer of the two – 83% lower than Portsmouth's 112.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in East Wittering is violent-crime, while in Portsmouth 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 95.9% in Portsmouth.
East Wittering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Portsmouth School Inspection Breakdown
95.9% of 62 schools (50 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | East Wittering | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 62 |
| Primary | 1 | 50 |
| Secondary | 0 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Portsmouth enjoy 418.4 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 91.7% in Portsmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 51.8% in East Wittering and 80% in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (418 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Portsmouth 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 £950 in Portsmouth. 58.6% of homes in East Wittering have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
East Wittering has a population of 6,060 while Portsmouth has 223,324. Median household income is £30,661 in Portsmouth and £28,515 in East Wittering. The median age is 49.8 in East Wittering and 39.8 in Portsmouth. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in East Wittering and 57.2% in Portsmouth.
| Indicator | East Wittering | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,060 | 223,324 |
| Median Age | 49.8 | 39.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,515 | £30,661 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 52.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 30% |
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