Barnham (Arun) vs Emsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barnham (arun) wins on house prices with a 8% 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
Emsworth
£469,264
Crime Rate
Barnham (Arun)
27.0
Emsworth
76.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnham (Arun)
100.0%
Emsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnham (Arun)
296.9
Emsworth
433.4
EPC Rating
Barnham (Arun)
69.3
Emsworth
69.4
Median Income
Barnham (Arun)
£28,515
Emsworth
£29,026
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Emsworth commands an average of £469,264, compared with £433,494 in Barnham (arun) – a difference of 8%. The most affordable entry point in Barnham (arun) is a flat at £147,306, while in Emsworth it is a flat at £202,550.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Emsworth (£202,550 vs £147,306).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnham (arun) prices grew faster — 38% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Barnham (arun) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 27 per 1,000 versus 76.8 per 1,000 in Emsworth. The most common crime category in Barnham (arun) is violent-crime, while in Emsworth 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 EastFamilies may prefer Barnham (arun), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Emsworth. There are 5 schools in Barnham (arun) and 2 in Emsworth.
Barnham (Arun) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Emsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnham (Arun) | Emsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.4 Mbps in Emsworth and 296.9 Mbps in Barnham (arun). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Barnham (arun) and 96.9% in Emsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 51.8% in Barnham (arun) and 84.6% in Emsworth.
Emsworth is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (433 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Emsworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.4 (C), while Barnham (arun) averages 69.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Barnham (arun) and £1,241 in Emsworth. 58.6% of homes in Barnham (arun) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Emsworth.
Emsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,025.5 in Emsworth and £28,515 in Barnham (arun). The median age is 49.8 in Barnham (arun) and 48.3 in Emsworth. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Barnham (arun) versus 66.7% in Emsworth. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Barnham (arun) and 54.3% in Emsworth.
| Indicator | Barnham (Arun) | Emsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,015 | 11,512 |
| Median Age | 49.8 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,515 | £29,025.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 54.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 31.9% |
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