Barnham (Arun) vs Bognor Regis
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bognor Regis is about 24% cheaper on average. Barnham (arun) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnham (arun) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnham (Arun)
£433,494
Bognor Regis
£348,998
Crime Rate
Barnham (Arun)
27.0
Bognor Regis
71.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnham (Arun)
100.0%
Bognor Regis
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnham (Arun)
296.9
Bognor Regis
312.3
EPC Rating
Barnham (Arun)
69.3
Bognor Regis
70.1
Median Income
Barnham (Arun)
£28,515
Bognor Regis
£28,767
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bognor Regis more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £348,998 versus £433,494 in Barnham (arun). The most affordable entry point in Barnham (arun) is a flat at £147,306, while in Bognor Regis it is a flat at £159,195.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Barnham (arun) (£652,070 vs £514,721).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnham (arun) prices grew faster — 38% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 27 offences per 1,000 people, Barnham (arun) is the safer of the two – 166% lower than Bognor Regis's 71.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnham (arun) is violent-crime, while in Bognor Regis 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 Barnham (arun): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Bognor Regis.
Barnham (Arun) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bognor Regis School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 14 schools (12 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnham (Arun) | Bognor Regis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 14 |
| Primary | 3 | 12 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bognor Regis enjoy 312.3 Mbps on average, while Barnham (arun) lags behind at 296.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Barnham (arun) and 98.9% in Bognor Regis. Gigabit availability stands at 51.8% in Barnham (arun) and 55.4% in Bognor Regis.
Bognor Regis is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (312 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bognor Regis is band C (score 70.1), ahead of Barnham (arun)'s band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Barnham (arun) and £1,155 in Bognor Regis. 58.6% of homes in Barnham (arun) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Bognor Regis.
Bognor Regis has more energy-efficient housing — 59% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barnham (arun) has a population of 10,015 while Bognor Regis has 69,191. Median household income is £28,767 in Bognor Regis and £28,515 in Barnham (arun). The median age is 49.8 in Barnham (arun) and 50.1 in Bognor Regis. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Barnham (arun) and 52.4% in Bognor Regis.
| Indicator | Barnham (Arun) | Bognor Regis |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,015 | 69,191 |
| Median Age | 49.8 | 50.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,515 | £28,767 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 26.4% |
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