Arundel vs Fishbourne (Chichester)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Fishbourne (chichester) wins on house prices with a 22% gap. Fishbourne (chichester) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Arundel
£531,358
Fishbourne (Chichester)
£435,305
Crime Rate
Arundel
72.2
Fishbourne (Chichester)
61.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arundel
100.0%
Fishbourne (Chichester)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Arundel
294.9
Fishbourne (Chichester)
400.4
EPC Rating
Arundel
69
Fishbourne (Chichester)
68.5
Median Income
Arundel
£30,742
Fishbourne (Chichester)
£28,263
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £435,305, Fishbourne (chichester) undercuts Arundel (£531,358) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Arundel is a flat at £198,053, while in Fishbourne (chichester) it is a terraced at £319,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 33% pricier in Arundel (£425,215 vs £320,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arundel prices grew faster — 21% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Fishbourne (chichester) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61.5 per 1,000 versus 72.2 per 1,000 in Arundel. The most common crime category in Arundel 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 Arundel and Fishbourne (chichester). Arundel has 2 schools and Fishbourne (chichester) has 1 schools.
Arundel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fishbourne (Chichester) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Arundel | Fishbourne (Chichester) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Fishbourne (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 Fishbourne (chichester). Gigabit availability stands at 51.4% in Arundel and 73% in Fishbourne (chichester).
Fishbourne (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 Fishbourne (chichester) averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Arundel and £1,402 in Fishbourne (chichester). 59.2% of homes in Arundel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Fishbourne (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 Fishbourne (chichester). The median age is 48.7 in Arundel and 49.4 in Fishbourne (chichester). Owner-occupancy is 69.6% in Arundel versus 65.4% in Fishbourne (chichester). Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Arundel and 53.8% in Fishbourne (chichester).
| Indicator | Arundel | Fishbourne (Chichester) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,035 | 3,368 |
| 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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