Barnham (Arun) vs Pulborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Barnham (arun) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 23% lower. 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
Pulborough
£561,430
Crime Rate
Barnham (Arun)
27.0
Pulborough
44.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnham (Arun)
100.0%
Pulborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnham (Arun)
296.9
Pulborough
294.2
EPC Rating
Barnham (Arun)
69.3
Pulborough
68.5
Median Income
Barnham (Arun)
£28,515
Pulborough
£31,729
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Pulborough commands an average of £561,430, compared with £433,494 in Barnham (arun) – a difference of 23%. The most affordable entry point in Barnham (arun) is a flat at £147,306, while in Pulborough it is a flat at £228,289.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Pulborough (£228,289 vs £147,306).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnham (arun) prices grew faster — 38% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBarnham (arun) has a crime rate of 27 per 1,000 residents, which is 66% lower than Pulborough at 44.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnham (arun) is violent-crime, while in Pulborough 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 EastFamilies may prefer Barnham (arun), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Pulborough. There are 5 schools in Barnham (arun) and 1 in Pulborough.
Barnham (Arun) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pulborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnham (Arun) | Pulborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 296.9 Mbps in Barnham (arun) and 294.2 Mbps in Pulborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Barnham (arun) and 90.9% in Pulborough. Gigabit availability stands at 51.8% in Barnham (arun) and 52% in Pulborough.
Barnham (arun) is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (297 vs 294 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barnham (arun) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.3 (C), while Pulborough averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Barnham (arun) and £1,382 in Pulborough. 58.6% of homes in Barnham (arun) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Pulborough.
Pulborough has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,729 in Pulborough and £28,515 in Barnham (arun). The median age is 49.8 in Barnham (arun) and 48 in Pulborough. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Barnham (arun) versus 68.8% in Pulborough. Employment rates stand at 53.1% in Barnham (arun) and 56.8% in Pulborough.
| Indicator | Barnham (Arun) | Pulborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,015 | 3,651 |
| Median Age | 49.8 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £28,515 | £31,729 |
| Employment Rate | 53.1% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 37.1% |
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