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Froxfield, Sheet & Steep

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About

Froxfield, Sheet & Steep ward encompasses a rural area of the East Hampshire district, bordering the South Downs National Park. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, woodland, and the small, linear settlements of Froxfield and Steep. The A3 road forms a significant transport route along its western edge. The area has a notable historical connection to the World War I poet Edward Thomas, who lived in the village of Steep.

The village of Sheet lies closer to the market town of Petersfield, which provides essential services. The geography includes the steep, hilly terrain of the Hangers, a series of wooded hills that are a distinctive local feature. Land use is primarily agricultural and residential, with a network of public footpaths crossing the fields and woods. The ward maintains a quiet, village-centred character distinct from the more urbanised areas to the north.

Area overview

On average Froxfield, Sheet & Steep has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Froxfield, Sheet & Steep is £70,897 per year. There are 5 schools in Froxfield, Sheet & Steep: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Froxfield, Sheet & Steep is home to around 3,285 people, with a population density of about 86.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Froxfield, Sheet & Steep Population
3,285
Population density
86.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.14(-27%)
Public order
6.09(0%)
Vehicle crime
4.26(+12%)
Other theft
3.96(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.96(-39%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,957
90.04%
Other White
168
5.12%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
1.1%
Irish
26
0.79%
Other
25
0.76%
Total population: 3,284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,267
47.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
485
18.04%
Level 3 (A level)
440
16.36%
No qualifications
237
8.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
153
5.69%
Total 16+ residents: 2,689

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
552
44.77%
Owns with a mortgage
338
27.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
154
12.49%
Other social rented
92
7.46%
Other forms of private rent
72
5.84%
Total households: 1,233

Property prices in Froxfield, Sheet & Steep

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £802,500 in Froxfield, Sheet & Steep area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £1,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Froxfield, Sheet & Steep 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 Froxfield, Sheet & Steep over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£880,000
Semi-Detached3£385,000
Terraced6£519,000

10 years median price trend in Froxfield, Sheet & Steep

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Froxfield, Sheet & Steep.

Data Sources

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