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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

RH138LF

Staples Hill

RH138NY

Grinder's Lane

RH138NB

Littleworth Lane

RH138EX

Hazelwood Road

RH138NH

Worthing Road

RH136NJ

Brighton Road

RH138DP

Barleycroft

RH138NL

Swallows Lane

RH138ED

Steyning Road

RH138AT

Picts Lane

BN59BU

Fixcroft

RH138HB

Brighton Road

RH138JX

Littleworth Lane

RH138DX

Dragons Lane

RH138BT

Brook Hill

RH138PW

Oakfield Road

RH138LR

Steyning Road

RH138DL

Stonehouse Lane

RH138AU

Huffwood Trading Estate

RH138LQ

Castle Lane

RH138BJ

Forrester Road

RH138BN

Alley Groves

RH138AF

Thornden

RH136TL

Burnthouse Lane

BN59BL

Wheatsheaf Road

RH138NS

Worthing Road

RH138HR

High Street

RH138WA

Tideys Mill

RH138JZ

St Georges Road

RH138EU

Shermanbury Road

RH138HD

Brighton Road

RH138BQ

Goring Way

RH138LP

Cowfold Road

RH138LX

Kennel Lane

RH138AG

Thornden

RH138HX

High Street

RH138EB

Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead

RH138JW

Church Lane

RH138JS

Church Road

RH138WD

Tideys Mill

RH138AL

Horsham Road

RH138NA

Littleworth Lane

RH138JA

Middle Road

RH138RA

Star Road

RH138BE

Barracks Cottages

RH138AB

Oakfield Road

RH138QX

The Rosary

RH138DN

St Peters Close

RH138DJ

Burnt House Lane

RH138AH

Horsham Road

RH138DQ

Burnthouse Lane

RH138HZ

Blanches Road

BN59BT

Fryland Lane

RH138DF

Station Road

RH138JP

The Old Sussex Stud

RH138QS

The Green

RH138ER

Littleworth Lane

RH138GZ

Henfield Road

RH138NR

Worthing Road

RH138JT

Jolesfield

RH138AN

Picts Lane

RH138FU

Knapp Drive

RH138DS

Hanover Gardens

RH138DA

Station Road

RH138JR

Church Road

RH138LT

Park Lane

RH138EQ

Bines Road

RH138DG

Burnt House Lane

RH138NU

Worthing Road

RH138BW

The Street

RH138DY

The Smithy

RH138EN

Prospect Villas

RH136RN

Maplehurst Road

RH138NG

Bassells Lane

RH138LS

Steyning Road

RH138BS

Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead

RH138BY

Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead

RH138ES

High Street

RH138GW

Cambria Close

RH138NX

Honeybridge Lane

BN59AZ

Wineham Lane

RH138NQ

Worthing Road

RH138EA

Dragons Lane

RH138JJ

Littleworth Lane

RH138RY

Star Road Industrial Estate

RH138DH

Burnt House Lane

Data Sources

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