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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 28 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
28
Deprivation level
3/10
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
9.9(-69%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.13(-56%)
Vehicle crime
4.03(+6%)
Public order
3.67(-40%)
Other theft
3.3(-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 62 recent sales, the median property price is £457,500 in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,500 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
Detached27£560,000
Flats3£200,000
Semi-Detached21£415,000
Terraced11£375,000

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

RH138JX

Littleworth Lane

RH138AB

Oakfield Road

RH138AH

Horsham Road

RH138GH

Worthing Road

RH138NL

Swallows Lane

RH138DN

St Peters Close

RH138DW

Henfield Road

RH138EF

Lock Lane

RH138JT

Jolesfield

RH138LL

Rookcross Lane

RH138AY

Eastlands Lane

RH138HZ

Blanches Road

RH138NU

Worthing Road

RH138AD

Oakfield Road

RH138DA

Station Road

RH138RT

Acorn Avenue

BN59BT

Fryland Lane

RH138ED

Steyning Road

RH138FX

Hunters Mead

RH138DH

Burnt House Lane

RH138DP

Barleycroft

RH138EW

High Street

RH138DT

Henfield Road

RH138HJ

Hangerwood

RH138LA

St Michaels Way

RH138NG

Bassells Lane

BN59AY

Wineham Lane

RH138BL

Fairfield Cottages

RH138HE

Brighton Road

RH138DB

Station Road

RH138NX

Honeybridge Lane

RH138WB

Tideys Mill

BN59AZ

Wineham Lane

RH136NL

Burnthouse Lane

RH138DZ

Henfield Road

RH138LF

Staples Hill

RH175SD

Wineham Lane

BN59BE

Wheatsheaf Road

BN59BL

Wheatsheaf Road

RH138EJ

Littleworth Lane

RH138EQ

Bines Road

RH138JB

The Rise

RH138NB

Littleworth Lane

RH138DD

Station Road

RH138EN

Prospect Villas

RH138JJ

Littleworth Lane

RH138NF

Butchers Row

BN59AG

Wineham Lane

RH138LP

Cowfold Road

BN59AQ

Wineham Lane

RH138HG

Brighton Road

RH138JE

Littleworth Lane

RH138NE

Clothalls Lane

RH138EY

Little Finches

RH138HW

Carylls Meadow

BN59BP

Fryland Lane

RH138JG

Oakwood

RH138HU

High Street

RH138NR

Worthing Road

RH138BD

Kings Lane

RH138DF

Station Road

RH138DR

Henfield Road

RH138HL

Henfield Road

RH139AY

Bar Lane

RH138DE

Station Road

RH138JD

The Rise

RH138QY

Bedford Square

RH138BF

Moatfield Lane

RH138JN

Meyers Wood

RH138LZ

Cowfold Road

RH138QX

The Rosary

RH138AG

Thornden

RH138WD

Tideys Mill

RH138AQ

Holm Oaks

RH138EL

South Street

RH138EU

Shermanbury Road

RH138HA

Partridge Green Road

RH138NY

Grinder's Lane

RH138BJ

Forrester Road

RH138HH

Woodside Close

RH138HQ

Brighton Road

RH138LT

Park Lane

RH138RX

Wilton Close

RH136TL

Burnthouse Lane

RH138BQ

Goring Way

RH138QS

The Green

Data Sources

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