East Wittering vs Selsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Selsey offers lower property prices by roughly 97%. 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
Selsey
£375,219
Crime Rate
East Wittering
61.7
Selsey
87.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
East Wittering
100.0%
Selsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
East Wittering
296.9
Selsey
296.9
EPC Rating
East Wittering
69.3
Selsey
69.3
Median Income
East Wittering
£28,515
Selsey
£28,515
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Selsey more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £375,219 versus £737,460 in East Wittering. The most affordable entry point in East Wittering is a flat at £192,500, while in Selsey it is a flat at £155,164.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 48% pricier in East Wittering (£420,000 vs £283,904).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Wittering prices grew faster — 132% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in East Wittering (61.7 per 1,000) compared to Selsey (87.1 per 1,000), a 41% difference. The most common crime category in East Wittering is violent-crime, while in Selsey 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 Selsey.
East Wittering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Selsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | East Wittering | Selsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in East Wittering enjoy 296.9 Mbps on average, while Selsey lags behind at 296.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in East Wittering and 93.1% in Selsey. Gigabit availability stands at 51.8% in East Wittering and 51.8% in Selsey.
East Wittering is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (297 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in East Wittering is band C (score 69.3), ahead of Selsey's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in East Wittering and £1,278 in Selsey. 58.6% of homes in East Wittering have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Selsey.
East Wittering has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
East Wittering has a population of 6,060 while Selsey has 10,740. Median household income is £28,515 in East Wittering and £28,515 in Selsey. The median age is 49.8 in East Wittering and 49.8 in Selsey. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in East Wittering and 53.1% in Selsey.
| Indicator | East Wittering | Selsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,060 | 10,740 |
| Median Age | 49.8 | 49.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,515 | £28,515 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 31.8% |
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