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About

Forest Row ward encompasses the village of Forest Row along with surrounding hamlets and countryside within the High Weald. The area is characterised by a mix of residential streets, local shops, and significant areas of farmland and woodland. It sits near the northern edge of Ashdown Forest, a large area of heathland and woodland.

The landscape includes parts of the Medway Valley, with the river flowing through the ward. The village itself serves as a local centre for the rural communities nearby. Educational and community institutions are present, including a Rudolf Steiner school, which contributes to the area's character. The ward's boundaries incorporate several smaller settlements set within the rolling Wealden terrain.

Area overview

On average Forest Row has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Forest Row is £69,838 per year. There are 1 schools in Forest Row: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Forest Row is home to around 4,135 people, with a population density of about 636.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Forest Row Population
4,135
Population density
636.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
49.33(+515%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.91(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.65(+52%)
Public order
7.01(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.77(+5%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,355
81.14%
Other White
450
10.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
73
1.77%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
58
1.4%
Irish
34
0.82%
Total population: 4,135

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,573
46.32%
Level 3 (A level)
583
17.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
434
12.78%
No qualifications
344
10.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
249
7.33%
Total 16+ residents: 3,396

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
777
44.63%
Owns with a mortgage
481
27.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
276
15.85%
Social rents from council
134
7.7%
Other forms of private rent
43
2.47%
Total households: 1,741

Property prices in Forest Row

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £441,250 in Forest Row area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,075,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Forest Row 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 Forest Row over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£675,000
Flats7£235,000
Semi-Detached14£402,500
Terraced8£376,000

10 years median price trend in Forest Row

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Row.

All postcodes in Forest Row

RH185BT

Highgate Road

RH185EH

Brambletye Lane

RH185JL

Colemans Hatch Road

RH185DY

Hartfield Road

RH185JW

Colemans Hatch Road

RH185BQ

Inkpen Lane

RH185DN

Hartfield Road

Data Sources

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