Broadbridge Heath is a ward located in the Horsham District of West Sussex. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, semi-detached properties, and smaller terraced houses. It is situated just west of Horsham town centre, providing easy access to local amenities and transport links, including the A24 road. The ward includes the Broadbridge Heath village, which has a community centre, sports facilities, and a retail park with supermarkets and shops.
The surrounding landscape features open spaces and green areas, such as the nearby Southwater Country Park. The ward is served by several schools and has good public transport connections to Horsham and surrounding areas. Development in recent years has expanded housing options, attracting families and commuters. Broadbridge Heath retains a balance between suburban living and access to rural surroundings, making it a practical choice for those working in or near Horsham.
Area overview
On average Broadbridge Heath has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Broadbridge Heath is £58,442 per year. There are 1 schools in Broadbridge Heath: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Broadbridge Heath Population
6,355
Population density
2,937.2 per km²
Demographics
Ethnic groups
British
5,348
84.15%
Other White
371
5.84%
Indian
94
1.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
81
1.27%
Other Asian
80
1.26%
Total population: 6,355
Religion
No religion
3,018
47.48%
Christian
2,784
43.8%
Not answered
376
5.92%
Muslim
81
1.27%
Hindu
42
0.66%
Total population: 6,356
Education (age 16+)
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,751
36.51%
Level 3 (A level)
990
20.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
800
16.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
462
9.63%
No qualifications
450
9.38%
Total 16+ residents: 4,796
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
3,398
70.87%
Retired
688
14.35%
Looking after home or family
179
3.73%
Student
143
2.98%
Unemployed
120
2.5%
Total 16+ residents: 4,795
Housing
Housing tenure
Owns with a mortgage
1,128
44.92%
Owns outright
598
23.82%
Other social rented
305
12.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
304
12.11%
Shared ownership
117
4.66%
Total households: 2,511
Housing type
Terraced
854
33.98%
Semi-detached
646
25.71%
Detached
561
22.32%
Purpose-built flat
411
16.35%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
29
1.15%
Total households: 2,513
Property prices in Broadbridge Heath
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Broadbridge Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £955,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Broadbridge Heath 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 Broadbridge Heath over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
9
£600,000
£480,000
£532,000
£668,500
£917,800
Flats
14
£192,500
£119,100
£143,750
£209,500
£281,000
Semi-Detached
22
£456,250
£336,350
£411,500
£490,000
£534,750
Terraced
40
£408,000
£251,400
£321,500
£480,000
£530,600
10 years median price trend
in Broadbridge Heath
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadbridge Heath.
