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Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead

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About

The Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead ward encompasses a largely rural portion of the Horsham district. Its landscape is defined by the River Adur, which flows through the area, and extensive farmland. Settlements are small and dispersed, with the village of Cowfold serving as a focal point along the A281. The area includes parts of the ancient St Leonard's Forest, adding woodland character to the agricultural surroundings.

The ward contains several historic estates and churches, such as the 13th-century St Mary's in West Grinstead. Economic activity is centred on agriculture and associated industries, with a notable presence of equestrian facilities. The area's road network, including the A272, connects these communities while defining the quiet, village-based lifestyle distinct from more urban parts of the district.

Area overview

On average Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead is £63,830 per year. There are 2 schools in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead is home to around 5,455 people, with a population density of about 103.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead Population
5,455
Population density
103.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.53(-70%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.23(-49%)
Other theft
3.85(-31%)
Public order
3.85(-37%)
Burglary
3.67(+41%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,077
93.05%
Other White
164
3.01%
Irish
42
0.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.59%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
22
0.4%
Total population: 5,456

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,549
33.48%
Level 3 (A level)
892
19.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
726
15.69%
No qualifications
589
12.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
453
9.79%
Total 16+ residents: 4,627

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,002
44.38%
Owns with a mortgage
788
34.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
239
10.58%
Other social rented
144
6.38%
Other forms of private rent
64
2.83%
Total households: 2,258

Property prices in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £467,500 in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead 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 Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats5£157,500
Terraced13£375,000
Semi-Detached24£437,500
Detached28£577,500

10 years median price trend in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead.

All postcodes in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead

RH138BU

Coach House Mews

RH138BL

Fairfield Cottages

RH138DD

Station Road

BN59AQ

Wineham Lane

RH138ET

High Street

RH138AE

Bolney Road

RH138RT

Acorn Avenue

RH138DR

Henfield Road

RH138JE

Littleworth Lane

RH138JG

Oakwood

RH138NE

Clothalls Lane

RH138NF

Butchers Row

RH138QY

Bedford Square

RH175TB

Spronketts Lane

RH138HW

Carylls Meadow

RH138HJ

Hangerwood

RH138LZ

Cowfold Road

RH138JF

Littleworth Lane

RH138RX

Wilton Close

RH138BA

Kent Street

RH138HY

Kippens Lane

RH138LU

Cowfold Road

RH138EP

Finches Close

RH138BG

Kent Street

RH138LB

St Michaels Way

RH138NW

Bentons Lane

BN59AG

Wineham Lane

RH138EZ

Old Yard Close

RH138FZ

South Side Place

RH138LG

Worthing Road

RH138LA

St Michaels Way

RH138JN

Meyers Wood

RH138AY

Eastlands Lane

RH138EJ

Littleworth Lane

RH138HS

Hunters Mead

RH138JL

Blanches Walk

RH138LL

Rookcross Lane

RH138HN

Shermanbury Grange

RH138BD

Kings Lane

RH138GH

Worthing Road

RH138AA

Huntscroft Gardens

RH138EW

High Street

RH138HH

Woodside Close

BN59BP

Fryland Lane

RH138JQ

Oakwood

RH138HL

Henfield Road

RH138BB

Kent Street

RH138BF

Moatfield Lane

BN59AY

Wineham Lane

RH138AJ

Horsham Road

RH138HF

Brighton Road

RH138HG

Brighton Road

RH138DU

Henfield Road

RH138BP

The Street

RH138JU

Mill Lane

RH138DW

Henfield Road

RH138EY

Little Finches

RH138LE

Staples Hill

RH138EL

South Street

RH138AR

Long House Lane

RH175SD

Wineham Lane

RH138RU

Oakapple Close

RH138WB

Tideys Mill

BN59BE

Wheatsheaf Road

RH138QZ

Potters Green

RH138JB

The Rise

RH138FY

Henfield Road

RH138BH

Burrell Close

RH138RS

Acorn Avenue

RH138AD

Oakfield Road

RH138AW

Picts Lane

RH138HE

Brighton Road

RH136NL

Burnthouse Lane

RH138AZ

Bolney Road

RH138JD

The Rise

RH138DB

Station Road

RH138DT

Henfield Road

RH138BZ

Yew Tree Close

RH138LY

Cowfold Road

RH138HU

High Street

RH138DE

Station Road

RH138BX

Horsham Road

RH138EF

Lock Lane

RH138DZ

Henfield Road

RH138RR

Acorn Avenue

RH138AQ

Holm Oaks

RH138NN

Swallows Lane

RH139AY

Bar Lane

RH138HA

Partridge Green Road

RH138QU

Downlands

RH138JY

Little Oak

RH138HQ

Brighton Road

RH138FX

Hunters Mead

BN59BS

Fryland Lane

RH138JH

The Causeway

RH138NP

Bentons Lane

RH138HT

Hunters Mead

RH138HP

Westland Villas

RH138AP

Bull's Lane

RH138EG

Lock

Data Sources

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