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Handcross & Pease Pottage

About

Handcross & Pease Pottage is a ward situated in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is characterised by its wooded landscape, with scattered settlements and farmland. The main settlements are the villages of Handcross and Pease Pottage, located along the busy A23 road which connects London to Brighton. This major transport route defines much of the ward's character, bringing activity and transit through the area.

The ward includes the northern section of Tilgate Forest and borders the grounds of the National Trust's Nymans estate. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Pease Pottage motorway service station, a well-known landmark for travellers. Residential development is primarily low-density, with a mix of older properties and newer housing estates situated away from the main road corridors.

Area overview

On average Handcross & Pease Pottage has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 13.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Handcross & Pease Pottage is £71,861 per year. There are 3 schools in Handcross & Pease Pottage: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Handcross & Pease Pottage

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £451,500 in Handcross & Pease Pottage area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,500 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Handcross & Pease Pottage over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	25	£680,000	£486,000	£535,000	£900,000	£1,200,000
Flats	13	£242,000	£154,520	£225,000	£255,001	£287,998
Semi-Detached	30	£427,500	£378,350	£399,995	£528,750	£634,250
Terraced	12	£385,000	£150,975	£334,375	£452,500	£562,250

10 years median price trend in Handcross & Pease Pottage

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail