Barnham (Arun) vs Lancing and Sompting
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Lancing And Sompting is about 23% 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
Lancing and Sompting
£352,211
Crime Rate
Barnham (Arun)
27.0
Lancing and Sompting
58.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnham (Arun)
100.0%
Lancing and Sompting
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnham (Arun)
296.9
Lancing and Sompting
473.5
EPC Rating
Barnham (Arun)
69.3
Lancing and Sompting
72.6
Median Income
Barnham (Arun)
£28,515
Lancing and Sompting
£29,840
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Lancing And Sompting more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £352,211 versus £433,494 in Barnham (arun). The most affordable entry point in Barnham (arun) is a flat at £147,306, while in Lancing And Sompting it is a flat at £211,101.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Barnham (arun) (£652,070 vs £467,334).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnham (arun) prices grew faster — 38% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Barnham (arun) (27 per 1,000) compared to Lancing And Sompting (58.7 per 1,000), a 117% difference. The most common crime category in Barnham (arun) is violent-crime, while in Lancing And Sompting 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 Lancing And Sompting.
Barnham (Arun) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lancing and Sompting School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnham (Arun) | Lancing and Sompting |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Lancing And Sompting enjoy 473.5 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 99.3% in Lancing And Sompting. Gigabit availability stands at 51.8% in Barnham (arun) and 93.8% in Lancing And Sompting.
Lancing And Sompting is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (474 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Lancing And Sompting is band C (score 72.6), ahead of Barnham (arun)'s band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Barnham (arun) and £1,060 in Lancing And Sompting. 58.6% of homes in Barnham (arun) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Lancing And Sompting.
Lancing And Sompting has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barnham (arun) has a population of 10,015 while Lancing And Sompting has 27,924. Median household income is £29,840 in Lancing And Sompting and £28,515 in Barnham (arun). The median age is 49.8 in Barnham (arun) and 46.8 in Lancing And Sompting. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Barnham (arun) and 56.3% in Lancing And Sompting.
| Indicator | Barnham (Arun) | Lancing and Sompting |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,015 | 27,924 |
| Median Age | 49.8 | 46.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,515 | £29,840 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 27.9% |
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