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Arun in West Sussex is home to 164,889 people with a median age of 49.4, reflecting an older demographic; 71.2 per cent of homes are owner-occupied. The median house price stands at £335,000, with 2,672 sales in the past 12 months and 5-year growth of 17.5 per cent.
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Flats median at £167,750, terraces at £290,000, detached homes at £495,000 and semi-detached at £345,000. The affordability ratio is 10.9. About 45 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Arun overall. Crime recorded 1,511 offences in July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), with violent crime the leading category at 458. The area has 46 schools including 35 primary and 6 secondary; 18 of 21 Ofsted-rated schools are rated good or better. Life expectancy is 79.9 years for males and 83.5 for females. Public transport accounts for 3.5 per cent of commute journeys; 59.8 per cent drive. Eight rail stations serve the area, with Ford Rail Station offering 96-minute commutes to London Victoria. Air quality is low for nitrogen dioxide and moderate for particulate matter.
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