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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

RH149SA

Saxon Close

RH149XP

Longhurst Drive

RH149NW

Coombe Hill

RH149RZ

Brookers Road

RH149UR

Huffwood Trading Estate

RH149LB

Mill Way

RH149QN

Rosehill

RH149RN

Silver Lane

RH149AA

New Road

RH149HN

Stane Street

RH149LG

West Street

RH149NF

Rowan Drive

RH149NT

High Seat Copse

RH149QE

Dell Lane

RH149DH

Coolham Road

RH149JA

Lordings Road

RH149WL

The Willows

RH149YU

Upton Way

Data Sources

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