Arundel vs Henfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Arundel is about 15% cheaper on average. Henfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Arundel edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arundel
£531,358
Henfield
£625,794
Crime Rate
Arundel
72.2
Henfield
45.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arundel
100.0%
Henfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arundel
294.9
Henfield
271.8
EPC Rating
Arundel
69
Henfield
70.4
Median Income
Arundel
£30,742
Henfield
£34,970
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Arundel is £531,358, which is 15% less than Henfield at £625,794. The most affordable entry point in Arundel is a flat at £198,053, while in Henfield it is a flat at £229,600.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 16% pricier in Henfield (£505,873 vs £425,215).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Henfield prices grew faster — 28% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Henfield (45.3 per 1,000) compared to Arundel (72.2 per 1,000), a 59% difference. The most common crime category in Arundel is violent-crime, while in Henfield 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 EastArundel has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Henfield. Arundel has 2 schools in total, while Henfield has 1.
Arundel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Henfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arundel | Henfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Arundel offers faster average downloads at 294.9 Mbps, compared to 271.8 Mbps in Henfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Arundel and 90.8% in Henfield. Gigabit availability stands at 51.4% in Arundel and 47% in Henfield.
Arundel is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (295 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Henfield are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69 (band C) in Arundel. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Arundel and £1,268 in Henfield. 59.2% of homes in Arundel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Henfield.
Henfield has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,969.5 in Henfield and £30,741.7 in Arundel. The median age is 48.7 in Arundel and 45.8 in Henfield. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Arundel and 61% in Henfield. Owner-occupancy is 69.6% in Arundel versus 72.4% in Henfield.
| Indicator | Arundel | Henfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,035 | 5,630 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,741.7 | £34,969.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.6% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 37.9% |
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