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About

Pagham ward lies on the southern coast of Arun, centred around the village of Pagham. The area is largely residential, with housing estates and local shops serving the community. It borders open farmland to the north and the coastline to the south, where Pagham Harbour forms a significant natural feature.

The harbour is a large tidal lagoon and a designated Local Nature Reserve, known for its birdlife. The shingle beach and the low-lying landscape are characteristic of the area. The ward's economy has traditional connections to agriculture and more recently to tourism, with several caravan parks located nearby.

Area overview

On average Pagham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pagham is £42,792 per year. Pagham is home to around 6,436 people, with a population density of about 647.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pagham Population
6,436
Population density
647.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.14(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.12(+5%)
Shoplifting
4.2(-48%)
Public order
3.88(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.88(-40%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,038
93.85%
Other White
223
3.47%
Irish
47
0.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
0.26%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
15
0.23%
Total population: 6,434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,502
26.19%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,214
21.17%
Level 3 (A level)
848
14.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
817
14.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
701
12.23%
Total 16+ residents: 5,734

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,829
61.62%
Owns with a mortgage
754
25.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
267
9%
Other forms of private rent
46
1.55%
Social rents from council
36
1.21%
Total households: 2,968

Property prices in Pagham

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Pagham area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pagham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pagham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£455,000
Flats6£123,000
Semi-Detached49£330,000
Terraced20£302,000

10 years median price trend in Pagham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pagham.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.