Market outlook for Arun
Key indicators for buyers
The Arun market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-2.2%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 12.9x in 2022 to 10.9x today. Rising rents (£1,215/mo, +3.9%) 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 Arun costs 10.9x the local median salary — very stretched, improving from a peak of 12.9x in 2022.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Arun is £1,215, up 3.9% 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 Arun price of £320,651 with a 25% deposit (£80k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,265 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,265) are £50 more than renting (£1,215). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £80k — it would take around 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
6, DALE WAY, FELPHAM PO22 8FU | Semi-detached | £325,000 | 27 Jan 2026 |
REWLEY, OXFORD STREET PO21 2PG | Flat/Maisonette | £102,000 | 26 Jan 2026 |
28, JUBILEE AVENUE, RUSTINGTON BN16 3NB | Semi-detached | £400,000 | 26 Jan 2026 |
24, KINGFISHER COURT PO22 7ST | Flat/Maisonette | £150,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
18, MARKFIELD PO22 9HN | Semi-detached | £243,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
APARTMENT 8, PAGHAM COURT, 262, HAWTHORN ROAD PO21 2UP | Flat/Maisonette | £130,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
3, WOODFORD HOUSE, UPPER BOGNOR ROAD PO21 1HS |
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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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