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Barnham (Arun) vs Emsworth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricBarnham (Arun)Emsworth
Total Schools52
Primary32
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBarnham (Arun)Emsworth
Population10,01511,512
Median Age49.848.3
Median Household Income£28,515£29,025.5
Employment Rate53.1%54.3%
Owner Occupied68.3%66.7%
Degree-Level Qualified31.8%31.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barnham (arun) and Emsworth?
Barnham (arun) and Emsworth are approximately 12.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barnham (arun) or Emsworth?
Barnham (arun) is cheaper, with an average house price of £433,494.
Is Barnham (arun) or Emsworth safer?
Barnham (arun) has the lower crime rate at 27 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barnham (arun) or Emsworth?
Barnham (arun) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barnham (arun) or Emsworth?
Emsworth has faster average broadband at 433.4 Mbps.

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