Arundel vs Midhurst

At £531,358, Arundel undercuts Midhurst (£602,052) by around 12% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Arundel is a flat at £198,053, while in Midhurst it is a flat at £272,237.

Residents of Midhurst 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 Midhurst it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Arundel, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Midhurst, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Arundel averages 294.9 Mbps – ahead of Midhurst's 153.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Arundel and 85.4% in Midhurst. Gigabit availability stands at 51.4% in Arundel and 19.7% in Midhurst.

→Arundel is the faster of the two by 93% on average download speed (295 vs 153 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Arundel leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69 (C), while Midhurst averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Arundel and £1,402 in Midhurst. 59.2% of homes in Arundel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Midhurst.

→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 Midhurst. The median age is 48.7 in Arundel and 49.4 in Midhurst. Owner-occupancy is 69.6% in Arundel versus 65.4% in Midhurst. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Arundel and 53.8% in Midhurst.

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