Town comparison
Arundel vs Chichester
Which is better to live in? 9.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Arundel wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Chichester has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Arundel edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arundel
£531,358
Chichester
£550,043
Crime Rate
Arundel
72.2
Chichester
61.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arundel
100.0%
Chichester
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arundel
294.9
Chichester
400.4
EPC Rating
Arundel
69
Chichester
68.5
Median Income
Arundel
£30,742
Chichester
£28,263
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £531,358, Arundel undercuts Chichester (£550,043) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Arundel is a flat at £198,053, while in Chichester it is a flat at £266,035.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Chichester (£266,035 vs £198,053).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chichester prices grew faster — 28% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Chichester experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61.9 per 1,000 versus 72.2 per 1,000 in Arundel. The most common crime category in Arundel is violent-crime, while in 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 EastOf the 2 schools in Arundel, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Chichester, which has 9 schools, the figure is 100%.
Arundel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chichester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arundel | Chichester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chichester averages 400.4 Mbps – ahead of Arundel's 294.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Arundel and 97.1% in Chichester. Gigabit availability stands at 51.4% in Arundel and 73% in Chichester.
Chichester is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (400 vs 295 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Arundel leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69 (C), while Chichester averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Arundel and £1,402 in Chichester. 59.2% of homes in Arundel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Chichester.
Arundel has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,741.7 in Arundel and £28,263 in Chichester. The median age is 48.7 in Arundel and 49.4 in Chichester. Owner-occupancy is 69.6% in Arundel versus 65.4% in Chichester. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Arundel and 53.8% in Chichester.
| Indicator | Arundel | Chichester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,035 | 31,709 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 49.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,741.7 | £28,263 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.6% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 37.2% |
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