Market outlook for Adur
Key indicators for buyers
The Adur market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices are rising at 4.4%, which may favour acting sooner rather than later. Affordability has improved from a peak of 14.1x in 2022 to 9.2x today. Rising rents (£1,377/mo, +3.8%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Adur costs 9.2x the local median salary — stretched, improving from a peak of 14.1x in 2022.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Adur is £1,377, up 3.8% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Adur price of £389,197 with a 25% deposit (£97k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,536 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,536) are £159 more than renting (£1,377). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £97k — it would take around 11 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
24, GRINSTEAD LANE BN15 9DY | Semi-detached | £319,350 | 23 Jan 2026 |
73, MEADWAY COURT, SOUTHWICK BN42 4SN | Flat/Maisonette | £215,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
31, FAIRFIELD CLOSE BN43 6BH | Semi-detached | £470,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
32, THE DRIVE BN43 5GD | Semi-detached | £642,500 | 15 Jan 2026 |
59, STONEY LANE BN43 6LD | Semi-detached | £392,000 | 15 Jan 2026 |
33, MANOR ROAD BN15 0PH | Semi-detached | £455,000 | 12 Jan 2026 |
GARAGE 10, MILFORD COURT, BRIGHTON ROAD | Other |
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Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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