Emsworth vs Fishbourne (Chichester)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Fishbourne (chichester) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 8% lower. Fishbourne (chichester) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Emsworth
£469,264
Fishbourne (Chichester)
£435,305
Crime Rate
Emsworth
76.8
Fishbourne (Chichester)
61.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Emsworth
100.0%
Fishbourne (Chichester)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Emsworth
433.4
Fishbourne (Chichester)
400.4
EPC Rating
Emsworth
69.4
Fishbourne (Chichester)
68.5
Median Income
Emsworth
£29,026
Fishbourne (Chichester)
£28,263
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Emsworth commands an average of £469,264, compared with £435,305 in Fishbourne (chichester) – a difference of 8%. The most affordable entry point in Emsworth is a flat at £202,550, while in Fishbourne (chichester) it is a terraced at £319,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 28% pricier in Emsworth (£408,960 vs £320,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Emsworth prices grew faster — 19% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastFishbourne (chichester) has a crime rate of 61.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 25% lower than Emsworth at 76.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Emsworth is violent-crime, while in Fishbourne (chichester) 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 Emsworth and Fishbourne (chichester). Emsworth has 2 schools and Fishbourne (chichester) has 1 schools.
Emsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fishbourne (Chichester) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Emsworth | Fishbourne (Chichester) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.4 Mbps in Emsworth and 400.4 Mbps in Fishbourne (chichester). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Emsworth and 97.1% in Fishbourne (chichester). Gigabit availability stands at 84.6% in Emsworth and 73% in Fishbourne (chichester).
Emsworth is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (433 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Emsworth, scoring 69.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Fishbourne (chichester). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Emsworth and £1,402 in Fishbourne (chichester). 61.2% of homes in Emsworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Fishbourne (chichester).
Emsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,025.5 in Emsworth and £28,263 in Fishbourne (chichester). The median age is 48.3 in Emsworth and 49.4 in Fishbourne (chichester). Employment rates stand at 54.3% in Emsworth and 53.8% in Fishbourne (chichester). Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Emsworth versus 65.4% in Fishbourne (chichester). Emsworth has a population of 11,512 and Fishbourne (chichester) has 3,368.
| Indicator | Emsworth | Fishbourne (Chichester) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,512 | 3,368 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 49.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,025.5 | £28,263 |
| Employment Rate | 54.3% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.9% | 37.2% |
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