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Broadbridge Heath

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About

Broadbridge Heath ward lies directly northwest of Horsham town centre, bordered by the A264 to the south and extensive woodland to the north. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing developments from various eras alongside older, established homes. Its layout includes local shops and services centred on the village area, providing for daily needs within the community.

The ward contains significant green infrastructure, including the large Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre complex with its sports fields. A notable feature is the former Weald and Downland Living Museum site, which has influenced the area's character. The landscape is marked by the winding River Arun and its adjacent flood meadows, shaping the western boundary and providing open, natural spaces amidst the suburban setting.

Area overview

On average Broadbridge Heath has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broadbridge Heath is £68,736 per year. There are 1 schools in Broadbridge Heath: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Broadbridge Heath is home to around 6,355 people, with a population density of about 2,937.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Broadbridge Heath Population
6,355
Population density
2,937.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.39(-67%)
Shoplifting
8.18(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.71(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.25(-34%)
Public order
3.15(-48%)
South East average

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

Economics

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

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

Property prices in Broadbridge Heath

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £409,500 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£605,000
Flats15£190,000
Semi-Detached22£456,250
Terraced38£408,000

10 years median price trend in Broadbridge Heath

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

Data Sources

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