Town Pop. 3,057

Living in Arundel: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Arundel is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Arundel most outperforms the national norm: 48/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 49/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Arundel places 3rd of 7 in the BN18 postcode district. It scores 6 points above the BN18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 36/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: BN18 postcode district.

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Arundel scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
49
121 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 116 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 80 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 42 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Shoplifting 36 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Public order 31 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
other 65 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 41 crimes
  2. 2 Lyminster Road 32 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 23 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 6.251 · PM2.5 6.11 · PM10 9.714 µg/m³
75
Green Space 40
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Arundel CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Philip's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital8.4 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital18.9 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre21.5 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,414 patients per GP
0dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
29
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Arun
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
55.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
56.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 115 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate52.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired34.1%Student3.4%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.1%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary18.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.4%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership70.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
Council tax Arun · 2026-27
A £1,658
B £1,934
C £2,211
D £2,487
E £3,040
F £3,592
G £4,145
H £4,974
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
40
Arundel 0.8 mi
Ford 1.7 mi
Littlehampton 3 mi
J2 A3(M) 19.4 mi
J2 A3(M) 19.5 mi
J1 A3(M) 19.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 27
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 58
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £430,000 21
Terraced £475,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced Flat
£218k £333k £452k £567k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Wick (Arun) 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Walberton 33 2.7 mi away ⇄
Yapton 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Littlehampton 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Slindon 28 3.1 mi away ⇄
Barnham (Arun) 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bury (Chichester) 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Horsham) 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Rustington 59 4.3 mi away ⇄
Clapham (Arun) 31 5.0 mi away ⇄
Norton (Arun) 50 5.3 mi away ⇄
Watersfield 39 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Arundel a nice place to live?

Arundel has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Arundel is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Arundel?

Arundel has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 370 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Arundel?

Among the top-rated schools in Arundel are Arundel CofE Primary School and St Philip's Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Arundel in total.

What are house prices like in Arundel?

The current median house price in Arundel is £430,000, around 51% above the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £475,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Arundel in context

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Postcode districts in Arundel

BN18 36 ⇄

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