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Area guide · Arun

Living in Arundel

A snapshot of life in Arundel, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Arundel is a village in Arun, South East with a population of 3,035. The average house price is £531,358 and the overall crime rate is 72.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Arundel ranks

Population

3,035

Avg House Price

£531,358

Crime Rate

72.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

295 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,741.7

Median Age

48.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Arundel's detached homes (£736,157) command roughly 3.7× the price of a flat (£198,053).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Arundel prices have risen 21% over the last 9 years (£440,500 → £531,358).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£736,157	£565,250	65
Semi-Detached	£425,215	£385,000	37
Terraced	£397,214	£287,000	42
Flat	£198,053	£197,000	19

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Arundel is 72.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Arundel: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Arundel CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
St Philip's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Arundel averages 295 Mbps — 195% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Arundel homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69
% Rated C or Above	59.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,306

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,035
Median Age	48.7
Median Household Income	£30,741.7
Employment Rate	55.3%
Owner Occupied	69.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Arundel?

The average house price in Arundel is £531,358 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Arundel?

The most affordable entry point in Arundel is a flat, with an average price of £198,053.

Is Arundel a safe place to live?

Arundel has a recorded crime rate of 72.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Arundel?

Arundel has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Arundel?

Average broadband download speeds in Arundel are around 295 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.9% of premises.

How big is Arundel?

Arundel is a settlement in Arun with a population of approximately 3,035.

Most compared with

How does Arundel stack up against its neighbours?

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Barnham (Arun)

House price: £531,358 · £433,494
Crime rate: 72.2 · 27
Distance: 4.3 mi

Arundel

Billingshurst

House price: £531,358 · £546,196
Crime rate: 72.2 · 34.2
Distance: 12.4 mi

Arundel

Bognor Regis

House price: £531,358 · £348,998
Crime rate: 72.2 · 71.8
Distance: 6.9 mi

Arundel

Chichester

House price: £531,358 · £550,043
Crime rate: 72.2 · 61.9
Distance: 9.6 mi

Arundel

East Wittering

House price: £531,358 · £737,460
Crime rate: 72.2 · 61.7
Distance: 14.7 mi

Arundel

Fishbourne (Chichester)

House price: £531,358 · £435,305
Crime rate: 72.2 · 61.5
Distance: 11.2 mi

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