Barnham (Arun) vs Fishbourne (Chichester)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barnham (arun) is about 0% cheaper on average. Barnham (arun) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Barnham (Arun)
£433,494
Fishbourne (Chichester)
£435,305
Crime Rate
Barnham (Arun)
27.0
Fishbourne (Chichester)
61.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnham (Arun)
100.0%
Fishbourne (Chichester)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Barnham (Arun)
296.9
Fishbourne (Chichester)
400.4
EPC Rating
Barnham (Arun)
69.3
Fishbourne (Chichester)
68.5
Median Income
Barnham (Arun)
£28,515
Fishbourne (Chichester)
£28,263
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Barnham (arun) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £433,494 versus £435,305 in Fishbourne (chichester). The most affordable entry point in Barnham (arun) is a flat at £147,306, while in Fishbourne (chichester) it is a terraced at £319,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 21% pricier in Barnham (arun) (£387,452 vs £320,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnham (arun) prices grew faster — 38% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Barnham (arun) (27 per 1,000) compared to Fishbourne (chichester) (61.5 per 1,000), a 128% difference. The most common crime category in Barnham (arun) is violent-crime, while in Fishbourne (chichester) 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 Barnham (arun) and Fishbourne (chichester). Barnham (arun) has 5 schools and Fishbourne (chichester) has 1 schools.
Barnham (Arun) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fishbourne (Chichester) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Barnham (Arun) | Fishbourne (Chichester) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Fishbourne (chichester) enjoy 400.4 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 97.1% in Fishbourne (chichester). Gigabit availability stands at 51.8% in Barnham (arun) and 73% in Fishbourne (chichester).
Fishbourne (chichester) is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (400 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barnham (arun) is band C (score 69.3), ahead of Fishbourne (chichester)'s band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Barnham (arun) and £1,402 in Fishbourne (chichester). 58.6% of homes in Barnham (arun) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Fishbourne (chichester).
Barnham (arun) has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barnham (arun) has a population of 10,015 while Fishbourne (chichester) has 3,368. Median household income is £28,515 in Barnham (arun) and £28,263 in Fishbourne (chichester). The median age is 49.8 in Barnham (arun) and 49.4 in Fishbourne (chichester). Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Barnham (arun) and 53.8% in Fishbourne (chichester).
| Indicator | Barnham (Arun) | Fishbourne (Chichester) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,015 | 3,368 |
| Median Age | 49.8 | 49.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,515 | £28,263 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 37.2% |
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