Town comparison
Arundel vs Pulborough
Which is better to live in? 7.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Arundel offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Pulborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Arundel edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arundel
£531,358
Pulborough
£561,430
Crime Rate
Arundel
72.2
Pulborough
44.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arundel
100.0%
Pulborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arundel
294.9
Pulborough
294.2
EPC Rating
Arundel
69
Pulborough
68.5
Median Income
Arundel
£30,742
Pulborough
£31,729
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Arundel is £531,358, which is 5% less than Pulborough at £561,430. The most affordable entry point in Arundel is a flat at £198,053, while in Pulborough it is a flat at £228,289.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 16% pricier in Arundel (£425,215 vs £365,537).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pulborough prices grew faster — 31% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Pulborough (44.9 per 1,000) compared to Arundel (72.2 per 1,000), a 61% difference. The most common crime category in Arundel is violent-crime, while in Pulborough 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 Pulborough. Arundel has 2 schools in total, while Pulborough has 1.
Arundel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pulborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arundel | Pulborough |
|---|---|---|
| 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 294.2 Mbps in Pulborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Arundel and 90.9% in Pulborough. Gigabit availability stands at 51.4% in Arundel and 52% in Pulborough.
Arundel is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (295 vs 294 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Arundel are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Pulborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Arundel and £1,382 in Pulborough. 59.2% of homes in Arundel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Pulborough.
Arundel has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,729 in Pulborough and £30,741.7 in Arundel. The median age is 48.7 in Arundel and 48 in Pulborough. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Arundel and 56.8% in Pulborough. Owner-occupancy is 69.6% in Arundel versus 68.8% in Pulborough.
| Indicator | Arundel | Pulborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,035 | 3,651 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £30,741.7 | £31,729 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.6% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 37.1% |
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