Arundel vs Tangmere
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Tangmere is about 28% cheaper on average. Tangmere has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Arundel
£531,358
Tangmere
£416,072
Crime Rate
Arundel
72.2
Tangmere
61.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arundel
100.0%
Tangmere
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Arundel
294.9
Tangmere
296.9
EPC Rating
Arundel
69
Tangmere
69.3
Median Income
Arundel
£30,742
Tangmere
£28,515
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Tangmere is £416,072, which is 28% less than Arundel at £531,358. The most affordable entry point in Arundel is a flat at £198,053, while in Tangmere it is a flat at £207,780.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 33% pricier in Arundel (£736,157 vs £554,583).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tangmere prices grew faster — 43% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 61.8 offences per 1,000 people, Tangmere is the safer of the two – 17% lower than Arundel's 72.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arundel is violent-crime, while in Tangmere 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 data is not fully available for both Arundel and Tangmere. Arundel has 2 schools and Tangmere has 1 schools.
Arundel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tangmere School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Arundel | Tangmere |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Tangmere offers faster average downloads at 296.9 Mbps, compared to 294.9 Mbps in Arundel. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Arundel and 93.1% in Tangmere. Gigabit availability stands at 51.4% in Arundel and 51.8% in Tangmere.
Tangmere is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (297 vs 295 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Tangmere are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.3 (band C) versus 69 (band C) in Arundel. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Arundel and £1,278 in Tangmere. 59.2% of homes in Arundel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Tangmere.
Arundel has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,741.7 in Arundel and £28,515 in Tangmere. The median age is 48.7 in Arundel and 49.8 in Tangmere. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Arundel and 53.1% in Tangmere. Owner-occupancy is 69.6% in Arundel versus 68.3% in Tangmere.
| Indicator | Arundel | Tangmere |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,035 | 3,333 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 49.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,741.7 | £28,515 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.6% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 31.8% |
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