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About

Billingshurst ward sits in the northern part of the Horsham district, encompassing the large village of Billingshurst itself along with surrounding rural settlements and farmland. The area is defined by the A29 road running through its centre, connecting it to broader transport networks. The landscape includes the wooded areas near the River Arun, which flows along the ward's eastern boundary, contributing to its mix of residential and agricultural character.

A notable local landmark is the historic Billingshurst Parish Church of St Mary, with its distinctive spire visible across the area. The ward functions as a key service centre for its surrounding communities, containing local shops, schools, and a railway station on the Arun Valley Line. This infrastructure supports a settled community within a largely green and open West Sussex setting.

Area overview

On average Billingshurst has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Billingshurst is £64,890 per year. There are 3 schools in Billingshurst: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Billingshurst is home to around 10,632 people, with a population density of about 330.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Billingshurst Population
10,632
Population density
330.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.68(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.01(+14%)
Public order
7.05(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.21(-4%)
Other theft
4.7(-16%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,628
90.55%
Other White
371
3.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
90
0.85%
Other Asian
81
0.76%
Irish
65
0.61%
Total population: 10,633

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,005
35.58%
Level 3 (A level)
1,591
18.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,381
16.35%
No qualifications
995
11.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
872
10.32%
Total 16+ residents: 8,446

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,620
36.68%
Owns outright
1,504
34.06%
Other social rented
535
12.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
479
10.85%
Shared ownership
128
2.9%
Total households: 4,416

Property prices in Billingshurst

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £398,500 in Billingshurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £2,112,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Billingshurst 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 Billingshurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced46£356,250
Semi-Detached40£437,500
Flats28£165,000
Detached46£602,500

10 years median price trend in Billingshurst

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

All postcodes in Billingshurst

RH149AF

Hayes Wood Road

RH149EP

High Street

RH149ZD

Becks Way

RH149HE

Marringdean Road

RH149JB

Lordings Road

RH149TA

Dauxwood Close

RH149BY

Great Grooms

RH149JJ

Stane Street

RH149RG

Silver Lane

RH149AW

Lordings Road

RH149ZR

Truelove Gardens

RH149RQ

Birch Drive

RH149RR

Saville Gardens

RH149HQ

Marringdean Road

RH149JH

Stane Street

RH149FY

Myrtle Lane

RH149ZH

Frewen Close

RH149ES

Alicks Hill

RH149QW

Norman Close

RH149XH

Oak Road

RH149PG

Berrall Way

RH149JT

Andrews Hill

RH149LP

Newbridge Road East

RH149DT

New Road

RH149RA

Carpenters

RH144DB

High Seat Copse

RH149GY

Honeysuckle Drive

RH149NN

Coombe Hill

RH149UD

The Wadeys

RH149HW

West Street

RH149XW

Woodpeckers

RH149DL

West Chiltington Lane

RH149SX

Lower Station Road

RH149EQ

Bridgewater Close

RH149RF

Station Road

RH149ZQ

Randall Way

RH149DB

East Street

RH149FS

East Street

RH149AE

Stane Street

RH149TW

Broomfield Drive

RH149NF

Rowan Drive

RH149XN

Briar Lane

RH149SQ

Freshlands

RH149XS

Hedgelands

RH149ZS

Hillyfield

RH149UF

Wicks Road

RH149QG

Silver Lane

RH149JX

Andrews Hill

RH149RX

Station Road

RH149GH

Brookers Road

RH149UW

Centurion Close

RH149NB

Arun Road

RH149LE

Frenches Mead

RH149XP

Longhurst Drive

RH149TX

St Gabriels Road

RH149NJ

Maple Close

RH149JP

Stane Street

RH149XG

Ash Lane

RH149PP

High Street

RH149ZF

Chamberlain Close

RH149PE

Arun Road

RH149FR

Challen Street

RH149JN

Adversane Lane

RH149LA

Coombe Hill

RH149GX

Hawthorn Way

RH149HR

Okehurst Lane

RH149ZN

Rhodes Way

RH149DD

Coneyhurst Road

RH149QZ

Roman Way

RH149HF

Marringdean Road

RH149NE

Rowan Drive

RH149HS

Okehurst Road

RH149BU

Rowan Drive

RH149RS

Station Road

RH149HP

Stane Street

RH149GW

Blackthorn Avenue

RH144DE

High Seat Copse

RH149PQ

Berrall Way

RH149LD

Mill Way

RH149JW

Newbridge Road East

RH149JA

Lordings Road

RH149HG

Kingsfold Close

RH149NX

Luxford Way

RH149GD

Brookers Road

RH149SH

Daux Road

RH149AJ

Ingfield Manor Drive

RH149QJ

East Street

RH149RE

Station Road

RH140YA

Billingshurst

RH149RH

Birch Drive

RH149NQ

Anvil Close

RH140YR

High Seat Copse

RH149PY

East Street

RH149JQ

Forge Way

RH149LN

Forge Way

RH149LS

Newbridge Road West

RH149TH

Skylarks

RH149RJ

Silver Lane

RH149FT

Bowling Lane

RH149NG

Cherry Tree Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.