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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 very low crime levels, with around 49 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
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
24.92(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.79(+10%)
Public order
6.58(+8%)
Other theft
5.17(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.23(-34%)
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 157 recent sales, the median property price is £399,000 in Billingshurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 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
Detached51£620,000
Flats28£166,500
Semi-Detached36£430,000
Terraced42£361,500

10 years median price trend in Billingshurst

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

All postcodes in Billingshurst

RH149XE

Field End

RH140YA

Billingshurst

RH149FH

Badgers Copse

RH144BY

High Seat Copse

RH149BF

Rowan Drive

RH149EJ

Marringdean Road

RH149EU

Grooms Court

RH149GE

Brookers Road

RH149GT

Windmill Place

RH149HE

Marringdean Road

RH149NN

Coombe Hill

RH149TF

Daux Road

RH149UB

Kenilworth Place

RH149LU

Ostlers View

RH149NH

Cedars Farm Close

RH149RY

Station Road

RH149GP

Arun Crescent

RH149JJ

Stane Street

RH149NU

Coombe Close

RH149PP

High Street

RH149TA

Dauxwood Close

RH149EE

Hurstlands

RH149HJ

Larks View

RH149HL

Holders Close

RH149LN

Forge Way

RH149LY

Stane Street

RH149UH

Renton Close

RH149XS

Hedgelands

RH149ZF

Chamberlain Close

RH149ZL

Rhodes Way

RH149EY

Natts Lane

RH149YQ

High Seat Copse

RH144DE

High Seat Copse

RH149GW

Blackthorn Avenue

RH149RT

Oaklands

RH149TJ

Broomfield Drive

RH149UF

Wicks Road

RH149XR

Longhurst Drive

RH149GL

Saddlers Close

RH149HP

Stane Street

RH149JS

Andrews Hill

RH149PB

Jengers Mead

RH149RF

Station Road

RH149SF

Morris Drive

RH149UG

Belinus Drive

RH149UT

Station View

RH149XG

Ash Lane

RH149BA

Stane Street

RH149FB

Farhall Close

RH149GF

Brooker's Road

RH149GH

Brookers Road

RH149FG

Coneyhurst Road

RH149GQ

Treetops

RH149JL

High Street

RH149LE

Frenches Mead

RH149NY

High Street

RH149TY

Nightingale Walk

RH149LJ

Forge Way

RH149RA

Carpenters

RH149SL

Kingsley Mews

RH149XN

Briar Lane

RH149XU

Laburnum Way

RH149DS

New Road

RH149HH

Marringdean Road

RH149HX

Platts Meadow

RH149JQ

Forge Way

RH149JZ

Mill Way

RH149LZ

Stane Street

RH149TR

Broomfield Drive

RH149ZR

Truelove Gardens

RH149ZY

Woodhouse Close

RH149DY

West Chiltington Lane

RH149JG

Lordings Road

RH149RD

Clevelands

RH149SE

Station Road

RH149XF

Myrtle Close

RH140YR

High Seat Copse

RH149DA

East Street

RH149DP

West Chiltington Lane

RH149GJ

Brookers Road

RH149GZ

Stane Street

RH149NR

West Street

RH149PD

Jengers Lane

RH140WT

High Seat Copse

RH149BU

Rowan Drive

RH149HY

Newbridge Road

RH149JD

Lordings Road

RH149LD

Mill Way

RH149LR

Newbridge Road East

RH149PA

Luxford Way

RH149EF

High Street

RH149QH

East Street

RH149TN

Broomfield Drive

RH149UE

Stemp Drive

RH149SY

Chestnut Road

RH149AY

Woodland Close

RH149NG

Cherry Tree Close

RH149PY

East Street

RH149QY

Norman Close

RH149TS

Maple Road

Data Sources

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