Barnham (Arun) vs Littlehampton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Littlehampton wins on house prices with a 5% 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
Littlehampton
£412,974
Crime Rate
Barnham (Arun)
27.0
Littlehampton
71.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnham (Arun)
100.0%
Littlehampton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnham (Arun)
296.9
Littlehampton
158.7
EPC Rating
Barnham (Arun)
69.3
Littlehampton
70.1
Median Income
Barnham (Arun)
£28,515
Littlehampton
£28,767
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £412,974, Littlehampton undercuts Barnham (arun) (£433,494) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnham (arun) is a flat at £147,306, while in Littlehampton it is a flat at £186,108.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 21% pricier in Littlehampton (£186,108 vs £147,306).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnham (arun) prices grew faster — 38% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Barnham (arun) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 27 per 1,000 versus 71.9 per 1,000 in Littlehampton. The most common crime category in Barnham (arun) is violent-crime, while in Littlehampton 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 Littlehampton, which has 2 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.
Littlehampton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnham (Arun) | Littlehampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barnham (arun) averages 296.9 Mbps – ahead of Littlehampton's 158.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Barnham (arun) and 95.5% in Littlehampton. Gigabit availability stands at 51.8% in Barnham (arun) and 19.3% in Littlehampton.
Barnham (arun) is the faster of the two by 87% on average download speed (297 vs 159 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Littlehampton, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band C) in Barnham (arun). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Barnham (arun) and £1,155 in Littlehampton. 58.6% of homes in Barnham (arun) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Littlehampton.
Littlehampton has more energy-efficient housing — 59% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,767 in Littlehampton and £28,515 in Barnham (arun). The median age is 49.8 in Barnham (arun) and 50.1 in Littlehampton. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Barnham (arun) and 52.4% in Littlehampton. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Barnham (arun) versus 71.2% in Littlehampton. Barnham (arun) has a population of 10,015 and Littlehampton has 19,060.
| Indicator | Barnham (Arun) | Littlehampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,015 | 19,060 |
| Median Age | 49.8 | 50.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,515 | £28,767 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 26.4% |
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