Arundel vs Storrington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Storrington offers lower property prices by roughly 7%. Storrington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Arundel edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arundel
£531,358
Storrington
£496,704
Crime Rate
Arundel
72.2
Storrington
45.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arundel
100.0%
Storrington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arundel
294.9
Storrington
294.2
EPC Rating
Arundel
69
Storrington
68.5
Median Income
Arundel
£30,742
Storrington
£31,729
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Storrington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £496,704 versus £531,358 in Arundel. The most affordable entry point in Arundel is a flat at £198,053, while in Storrington it is a flat at £202,385.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 13% pricier in Arundel (£425,215 vs £377,120).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arundel prices grew faster — 21% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 45.4 offences per 1,000 people, Storrington is the safer of the two – 59% lower than Arundel's 72.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arundel is violent-crime, while in Storrington 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 favours Arundel: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Storrington.
Arundel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Storrington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arundel | Storrington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Arundel enjoy 294.9 Mbps on average, while Storrington lags behind at 294.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Arundel and 90.9% in Storrington. Gigabit availability stands at 51.4% in Arundel and 52% in Storrington.
Arundel is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (295 vs 294 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Arundel is band C (score 69), ahead of Storrington's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Arundel and £1,382 in Storrington. 59.2% of homes in Arundel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Storrington.
Arundel has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arundel has a population of 3,035 while Storrington has 8,713. Median household income is £31,729 in Storrington and £30,741.7 in Arundel. The median age is 48.7 in Arundel and 48 in Storrington. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Arundel and 56.8% in Storrington.
| Indicator | Arundel | Storrington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,035 | 8,713 |
| 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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