Barnham (Arun) vs East Wittering
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barnham (arun) wins on house prices with a 41% gap. 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
East Wittering
£737,460
Crime Rate
Barnham (Arun)
27.0
East Wittering
61.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnham (Arun)
100.0%
East Wittering
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnham (Arun)
296.9
East Wittering
296.9
EPC Rating
Barnham (Arun)
69.3
East Wittering
69.3
Median Income
Barnham (Arun)
£28,515
East Wittering
£28,515
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £433,494, Barnham (arun) undercuts East Wittering (£737,460) by around 41% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnham (arun) is a flat at £147,306, while in East Wittering it is a flat at £192,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in East Wittering (£420,000 vs £276,591).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Wittering prices grew faster — 132% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Barnham (arun) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 27 per 1,000 versus 61.7 per 1,000 in East Wittering. The most common crime category in Barnham (arun) is violent-crime, while in East Wittering 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 EastOf the 5 schools in Barnham (arun), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In East Wittering, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barnham (Arun) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Wittering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnham (Arun) | East Wittering |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barnham (arun) averages 296.9 Mbps – ahead of East Wittering's 296.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Barnham (arun) and 93.1% in East Wittering. Gigabit availability stands at 51.8% in Barnham (arun) and 51.8% in East Wittering.
Barnham (arun) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (297 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barnham (arun) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.3 (C), while East Wittering averages 69.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Barnham (arun) and £1,278 in East Wittering. 58.6% of homes in Barnham (arun) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in East Wittering.
Barnham (arun) has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,515 in Barnham (arun) and £28,515 in East Wittering. The median age is 49.8 in Barnham (arun) and 49.8 in East Wittering. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Barnham (arun) versus 68.3% in East Wittering. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Barnham (arun) and 53.1% in East Wittering.
| Indicator | Barnham (Arun) | East Wittering |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,015 | 6,060 |
| Median Age | 49.8 | 49.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,515 | £28,515 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 31.8% |
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