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Henfield & Small Dole

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About

Henfield and Small Dole form a rural area within the Horsham district, characterised by its position within the Adur river valley and the surrounding Low Weald landscape. The settlement pattern is primarily one of villages and scattered farms, with a mix of older timber-framed buildings and newer residential developments. The area is largely defined by agricultural land, hedgerows, and pockets of woodland, with the South Downs National Park forming a clear boundary to the south.

The local economy has historical roots in farming and market gardening, with some of these activities continuing today. A specific feature is the presence of the former Henfield Railway Station, a reminder of the line that once connected the village to Shoreham and Horsham. The area offers access to walking routes along the river and through the surrounding countryside, with a focus on quieter, rural living rather than urban amenities.

Area overview

On average Henfield & Small Dole has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Henfield & Small Dole is £60,694 per year. There are 4 schools in Henfield & Small Dole: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Henfield & Small Dole is home to around 8,956 people, with a population density of about 189.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Henfield & Small Dole Population
8,956
Population density
189 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.42(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.03(-48%)
Public order
4.58(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.24(-34%)
Other theft
2.68(-52%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,131
90.79%
Other White
273
3.05%
Other Asian
81
0.9%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
73
0.82%
Irish
62
0.69%
Total population: 8,956

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,582
34.64%
Level 3 (A level)
1,316
17.65%
No qualifications
1,154
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,148
15.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
686
9.2%
Total 16+ residents: 7,454

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,613
41.42%
Owns with a mortgage
1,080
27.73%
Other social rented
574
14.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
406
10.43%
Shared ownership
82
2.11%
Total households: 3,894

Property prices in Henfield & Small Dole

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £555,000 in Henfield & Small Dole area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £2,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Henfield & Small Dole 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 Henfield & Small Dole over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached56£692,500
Flats6£237,500
Semi-Detached25£475,000
Terraced19£355,000

10 years median price trend in Henfield & Small Dole

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Henfield & Small Dole.

All postcodes in Henfield & Small Dole

BN50FX

Henfield

BN50FY

Henfield

Data Sources

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