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Ewhurst & Chiddingfold

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About

Ewhurst and Chiddingfold form a rural area in the eastern part of Waverley, characterised by wooded landscapes and scattered settlements on the Surrey and West Sussex border. The terrain includes parts of the Greensand Ridge, with farmland and large estates defining the open spaces. The area retains a quiet, village-centred atmosphere, with historical ties to the medieval glassmaking industry that once operated in the local forests.

The settlements are separated by extensive commons and woodland, including the Hurtwood. A notable specific location is the Cricket Green in Chiddingfold, a large common at the heart of the village that has hosted cricket matches for centuries. Local life focuses on village greens, historic pubs, and parish churches, with limited through traffic contributing to its secluded feel amidst the broader commuter belt.

Area overview

On average Ewhurst & Chiddingfold has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ewhurst & Chiddingfold is £65,162 per year. There are 5 schools in Ewhurst & Chiddingfold: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ewhurst & Chiddingfold is home to around 8,388 people, with a population density of about 91.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ewhurst & Chiddingfold Population
8,388
Population density
91.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.81(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.72(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.25(-55%)
Burglary
4.05(+55%)
Other theft
3.93(-30%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,559
90.13%
Other White
375
4.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
71
0.85%
Irish
69
0.82%
Chinese
57
0.68%
Total population: 8,387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,988
42.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,099
15.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,088
15.55%
No qualifications
828
11.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
510
7.29%
Total 16+ residents: 6,995

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,551
45.17%
Owns with a mortgage
1,042
30.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
288
8.39%
Social rents from council
262
7.63%
Other social rented
130
3.79%
Total households: 3,434

Property prices in Ewhurst & Chiddingfold

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 in Ewhurst & Chiddingfold area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £6,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ewhurst & Chiddingfold 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 Ewhurst & Chiddingfold over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£842,500
Flats12£287,500
Semi-Detached36£567,250
Terraced13£475,000

10 years median price trend in Ewhurst & Chiddingfold

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ewhurst & Chiddingfold.

Data Sources

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