Arundel vs Billingshurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Arundel wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Billingshurst has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Arundel edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arundel
£531,358
Billingshurst
£546,196
Crime Rate
Arundel
72.2
Billingshurst
34.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arundel
100.0%
Billingshurst
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arundel
294.9
Billingshurst
311.6
EPC Rating
Arundel
69
Billingshurst
68.5
Median Income
Arundel
£30,742
Billingshurst
£35,767
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £531,358, Arundel undercuts Billingshurst (£546,196) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Arundel is a flat at £198,053, while in Billingshurst it is a flat at £172,513.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 15% pricier in Arundel (£198,053 vs £172,513).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billingshurst prices grew faster — 26% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Billingshurst experience less crime overall, with a rate of 34.2 per 1,000 versus 72.2 per 1,000 in Arundel. The most common crime category in Arundel is violent-crime, while in Billingshurst 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 EastOf the 2 schools in Arundel, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Billingshurst, which has 2 schools, the figure is 0%.
Arundel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Billingshurst School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arundel | Billingshurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Billingshurst averages 311.6 Mbps – ahead of Arundel's 294.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Arundel and 87.3% in Billingshurst. Gigabit availability stands at 51.4% in Arundel and 57.1% in Billingshurst.
Billingshurst is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (312 vs 295 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Arundel leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69 (C), while Billingshurst averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Arundel and £1,410 in Billingshurst. 59.2% of homes in Arundel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.2% in Billingshurst.
Arundel has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,766.7 in Billingshurst and £30,741.7 in Arundel. The median age is 48.7 in Arundel and 47.3 in Billingshurst. Owner-occupancy is 69.6% in Arundel versus 69.8% in Billingshurst. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Arundel and 57.4% in Billingshurst.
| Indicator | Arundel | Billingshurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,035 | 9,121 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,741.7 | £35,766.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 57.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.6% | 69.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 40.3% |
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