Town comparison
Arundel vs Littlehampton
Which is better to live in? 3.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Littlehampton offers lower property prices by roughly 29%. Littlehampton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Arundel edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arundel
£531,358
Littlehampton
£412,974
Crime Rate
Arundel
72.2
Littlehampton
71.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arundel
100.0%
Littlehampton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arundel
294.9
Littlehampton
158.7
EPC Rating
Arundel
69
Littlehampton
70.1
Median Income
Arundel
£30,742
Littlehampton
£28,767
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Littlehampton is £412,974, which is 29% less than Arundel at £531,358. The most affordable entry point in Arundel is a flat at £198,053, while in Littlehampton it is a flat at £186,108.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Arundel (£397,214 vs £314,563).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Littlehampton prices grew faster — 34% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 71.9 offences per 1,000 people, Littlehampton is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Arundel's 72.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arundel is violent-crime, while in Littlehampton 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 Littlehampton. Arundel has 2 schools in total, while Littlehampton has 2.
Arundel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Littlehampton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arundel | Littlehampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Arundel offers faster average downloads at 294.9 Mbps, compared to 158.7 Mbps in Littlehampton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Arundel and 95.5% in Littlehampton. Gigabit availability stands at 51.4% in Arundel and 19.3% in Littlehampton.
Arundel is the faster of the two by 86% on average download speed (295 vs 159 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Littlehampton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.1 (band C) versus 69 (band C) in Arundel. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Arundel and £1,155 in Littlehampton. 59.2% of homes in Arundel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Littlehampton.
Arundel has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,741.7 in Arundel and £28,767 in Littlehampton. The median age is 48.7 in Arundel and 50.1 in Littlehampton. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Arundel and 52.4% in Littlehampton. Owner-occupancy is 69.6% in Arundel versus 71.2% in Littlehampton.
| Indicator | Arundel | Littlehampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,035 | 19,060 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 50.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,741.7 | £28,767 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.6% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 26.4% |
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