Arun vs Chichester
A side-by-side comparison of the Arun and Chichesterlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Arun is the more populous; council tax is lower in Chichester; Arun has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Arun | Chichester | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 164,889 | 124,068 |
| Density | 746/km² | 158/km² |
| Deprivation | 4% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,487 | £2,470 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 89% | 88% |
| Aged under 16 | 15% | 16% |
| Aged 16–64 | 56% | 57% |
| Aged 65+ | 28% | 27% |