East Wittering vs Tangmere
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Tangmere is about 77% cheaper on average. East Wittering has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
East Wittering
£737,460
Tangmere
£416,072
Crime Rate
East Wittering
61.7
Tangmere
61.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
East Wittering
100.0%
Tangmere
N/A
Avg Download Speed
East Wittering
296.9
Tangmere
296.9
EPC Rating
East Wittering
69.3
Tangmere
69.3
Median Income
East Wittering
£28,515
Tangmere
£28,515
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Tangmere more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £416,072 versus £737,460 in East Wittering. The most affordable entry point in East Wittering is a flat at £192,500, while in Tangmere it is a flat at £207,780.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 39% pricier in East Wittering (£420,000 vs £301,700).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Wittering prices grew faster — 132% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 61.7 offences per 1,000 people, East Wittering is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Tangmere's 61.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in East Wittering is violent-crime, while in Tangmere 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 Tangmere. East Wittering has 1 schools and Tangmere has 1 schools.
East Wittering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tangmere School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | East Wittering | Tangmere |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in East Wittering enjoy 296.9 Mbps on average, while Tangmere lags behind at 296.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in East Wittering and 93.1% in Tangmere. Gigabit availability stands at 51.8% in East Wittering and 51.8% in Tangmere.
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 Tangmere's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in East Wittering and £1,278 in Tangmere. 58.6% of homes in East Wittering have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Tangmere.
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 Tangmere has 3,333. Median household income is £28,515 in East Wittering and £28,515 in Tangmere. The median age is 49.8 in East Wittering and 49.8 in Tangmere. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in East Wittering and 53.1% in Tangmere.
| Indicator | East Wittering | Tangmere |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,060 | 3,333 |
| 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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