Arundel vs East Wittering
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Arundel is about 28% cheaper on average. East Wittering has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Arundel edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arundel
£531,358
East Wittering
£737,460
Crime Rate
Arundel
72.2
East Wittering
61.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arundel
100.0%
East Wittering
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arundel
294.9
East Wittering
296.9
EPC Rating
Arundel
69
East Wittering
69.3
Median Income
Arundel
£30,742
East Wittering
£28,515
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Arundel more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £531,358 versus £737,460 in East Wittering. The most affordable entry point in Arundel is a flat at £198,053, while in East Wittering it is a flat at £192,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 8% pricier in Arundel (£736,157 vs £682,938).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Wittering prices grew faster — 132% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in East Wittering (61.7 per 1,000) compared to Arundel (72.2 per 1,000), a 17% difference. The most common crime category in Arundel is violent-crime, while in East Wittering 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 favours Arundel: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in East Wittering.
Arundel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Wittering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arundel | East Wittering |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in East Wittering enjoy 296.9 Mbps on average, while Arundel lags behind at 294.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Arundel and 93.1% in East Wittering. Gigabit availability stands at 51.4% in Arundel and 51.8% in East Wittering.
East Wittering is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (297 vs 295 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in East Wittering is band C (score 69.3), ahead of Arundel's band C (score 69). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Arundel and £1,278 in East Wittering. 59.2% of homes in Arundel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in East Wittering.
Arundel has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arundel has a population of 3,035 while East Wittering has 6,060. Median household income is £30,741.7 in Arundel and £28,515 in East Wittering. The median age is 48.7 in Arundel and 49.8 in East Wittering. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Arundel and 53.1% in East Wittering.
| Indicator | Arundel | East Wittering |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,035 | 6,060 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 49.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,741.7 | £28,515 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.6% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 31.8% |
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