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Barnham (Arun) vs Pulborough

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Barnham (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.

Families 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.

MetricBarnham (Arun)Pulborough
Total Schools51
Primary31
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBarnham (Arun)Pulborough
Population10,0153,651
Median Age49.848
Median Household Income£28,515£31,729
Employment Rate53.1%56.8%
Owner Occupied68.3%68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified31.8%37.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barnham (arun) and Pulborough?
Barnham (arun) and Pulborough are approximately 10.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barnham (arun) or Pulborough?
Barnham (arun) is cheaper, with an average house price of £433,494.
Is Barnham (arun) or Pulborough safer?
Barnham (arun) has the lower crime rate at 27 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barnham (arun) or Pulborough?
Barnham (arun) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barnham (arun) or Pulborough?
Barnham (arun) has faster average broadband at 296.9 Mbps.

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