Arundel vs Upper Beeding
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Upper Beeding is about 29% cheaper on average. Upper Beeding has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Arundel
£531,358
Upper Beeding
£410,830
Crime Rate
Arundel
72.2
Upper Beeding
45.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arundel
100.0%
Upper Beeding
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Arundel
294.9
Upper Beeding
408.4
EPC Rating
Arundel
69
Upper Beeding
68.5
Median Income
Arundel
£30,742
Upper Beeding
£35,195
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Upper Beeding is £410,830, which is 29% less than Arundel at £531,358. The most affordable entry point in Arundel is a flat at £198,053, while in Upper Beeding it is a flat at £210,400.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Arundel (£736,157 vs £580,458).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Upper Beeding prices grew faster — 30% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 45.2 offences per 1,000 people, Upper Beeding is the safer of the two – 60% lower than Arundel's 72.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arundel is violent-crime, while in Upper Beeding 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 Upper Beeding. Arundel has 2 schools and Upper Beeding has 1 schools.
Arundel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Upper Beeding School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Arundel | Upper Beeding |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Upper Beeding offers faster average downloads at 408.4 Mbps, compared to 294.9 Mbps in Arundel. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Arundel and 91.8% in Upper Beeding. Gigabit availability stands at 51.4% in Arundel and 79.5% in Upper Beeding.
Upper Beeding is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (408 vs 295 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 Upper Beeding. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Arundel and £1,362 in Upper Beeding. 59.2% of homes in Arundel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Upper Beeding.
Upper Beeding has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,195 in Upper Beeding and £30,741.7 in Arundel. The median age is 48.7 in Arundel and 46.6 in Upper Beeding. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Arundel and 59.8% in Upper Beeding. Owner-occupancy is 69.6% in Arundel versus 72.3% in Upper Beeding.
| Indicator | Arundel | Upper Beeding |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,035 | 3,100 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,741.7 | £35,195 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.6% | 72.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 37% |
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