Adur

Accessible for the region but punishing on the wallet, Adur presents a steep climb for those relying on local wages. A median house price sits at 9.6 times annual gross pay, while monthly rent consumes 42.5% of median earnings. These figures reflect a market where housing costs are higher than 70% of England authorities, yet weekly pay remains below the South East median at £748.20. While the area offers a slightly lower crime rate than the regional median, the trade-off is a high Band D council tax of £2,548. This location suits those who have already secured their capital elsewhere, as the local labour market offers little leverage against the significant cost of housing.

Written from the indicators on this page, 2026-10 data.

Colour shows quintile position against 361 UK Local Authorities. Green is the best position for someone moving here; red is the worst. Direction is set per indicator — higher pay, lower rent, less crime, less deprivation are all green.