Town Pop. 9,332

Living in Barnham (Arun): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Barnham (Arun) is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 39/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 48/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Barnham (Arun) places 3rd of 7 in the BN18 postcode district. Against the wider BN18 district average of 36/100, that is 6 points above. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BN18 postcode district.

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Barnham (Arun) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
48
139.1 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 434 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 258 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 98 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Other theft 98 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Shoplifting 90 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
other 320 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fontwell Close 105 crimes
  2. 2 Tack Lee Road 69 crimes
  3. 3 Wandleys Close 45 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10 µg/m³
76
Green Space 40
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
38
7 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Outstanding6Good
  • St Philip Howard Catholic SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Aldingbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Barnham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Eastergate CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ormiston Six Villages AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Yapton CE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital10.8 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre16.8 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital17 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,262 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
25
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Arun
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
63.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 290 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.8%Student3.6%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.9%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership78.4%
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 Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
38
Barnham 0.7 mi
Ford 3.1 mi
Bognor Regis 3.8 mi
J2 A3(M) 16 mi
J5 A3(M) 16 mi
J5 A3(M) 16.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 30
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £358,750 84
Detached £487,500 30
Semi-detached £353,750 30
Terraced £305,000 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£132k £295k £462k £625k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Walberton 33 1.2 mi away ⇄
Norton (Arun) 50 1.7 mi away ⇄
Slindon 28 1.9 mi away ⇄
Shripney 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Yapton 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tangmere 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bognor Regis 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Arundel 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Shopwyke 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Westhampnett 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Runcton 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wick (Arun) 43 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barnham (Arun) a nice place to live?

Barnham (Arun) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barnham (Arun) 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 Barnham (Arun)?

Barnham (Arun) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 48/100. There were 1,298 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barnham (Arun)?

Among the top-rated schools in Barnham (Arun) are St Philip Howard Catholic School, Aldingbourne Primary School and Barnham Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Barnham (Arun) in total.

What are house prices like in Barnham (Arun)?

The current median house price in Barnham (Arun) is £358,750, around 26% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £487,500, semi-detached £353,750, terraced £305,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%. There were 84 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Barnham (Arun) in context

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Postcode districts in Barnham (Arun)

BN18 36 ⇄
PO20 41 ⇄
PO22 49 ⇄

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