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Barnham (Arun) vs Midhurst

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Barnham (arun) offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. 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

Midhurst

£602,052

Crime Rate

Barnham (Arun)

27.0

Midhurst

61.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barnham (Arun)

100.0%

Midhurst

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barnham (Arun)

296.9

Midhurst

153.1

EPC Rating

Barnham (Arun)

69.3

Midhurst

68.5

Median Income

Barnham (Arun)

£28,515

Midhurst

£28,263

The average house price in Barnham (arun) is £433,494, which is 28% less than Midhurst at £602,052. The most affordable entry point in Barnham (arun) is a flat at £147,306, while in Midhurst it is a flat at £272,237.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Midhurst (£272,237 vs £147,306).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Barnham (arun) prices grew faster — 38% vs 30%.

With 27 offences per 1,000 people, Barnham (arun) is the safer of the two – 129% lower than Midhurst's 61.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnham (arun) is violent-crime, while in Midhurst it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Barnham (arun) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Midhurst. Barnham (arun) has 5 schools in total, while Midhurst has 2.

Barnham (Arun) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Midhurst School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarnham (Arun)Midhurst
Total Schools52
Primary31
Secondary21
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Barnham (arun) offers faster average downloads at 296.9 Mbps, compared to 153.1 Mbps in Midhurst. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Barnham (arun) and 85.4% in Midhurst. Gigabit availability stands at 51.8% in Barnham (arun) and 19.7% in Midhurst.

Barnham (arun) is the faster of the two by 94% on average download speed (297 vs 153 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Barnham (arun) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.3 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Midhurst. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Barnham (arun) and £1,402 in Midhurst. 58.6% of homes in Barnham (arun) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Midhurst.

Barnham (arun) has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,515 in Barnham (arun) and £28,263 in Midhurst. The median age is 49.8 in Barnham (arun) and 49.4 in Midhurst. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Barnham (arun) and 53.8% in Midhurst. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Barnham (arun) versus 65.4% in Midhurst.

IndicatorBarnham (Arun)Midhurst
Population10,0155,366
Median Age49.849.4
Median Household Income£28,515£28,263
Employment Rate53.1%53.8%
Owner Occupied68.3%65.4%
Degree-Level Qualified31.8%37.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barnham (arun) and Midhurst?
Barnham (arun) and Midhurst are approximately 10.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barnham (arun) or Midhurst?
Barnham (arun) is cheaper, with an average house price of £433,494.
Is Barnham (arun) or Midhurst safer?
Barnham (arun) has the lower crime rate at 27 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barnham (arun) or Midhurst?
Barnham (arun) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barnham (arun) or Midhurst?
Barnham (arun) has faster average broadband at 296.9 Mbps.

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