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Horley West & Sidlow

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About

Horley West & Sidlow is a largely residential ward on the western edge of the borough, characterised by suburban housing estates and areas of open farmland. The built environment is primarily modern, with development extending towards the border with Crawley. The ward contains the separate, historic village of Sidlow, which retains a more rural character with its older cottages and the 16th-century Six Bells pub situated along the River Mole.

The area is defined by its proximity to Gatwick Airport, with aircraft noise being a constant presence for many residents. Significant green spaces include the Horley Recreation Ground and the extensive fields surrounding Sidlowbridge. A notable local landmark is the concrete Horley Railway Bridge on the Brighton Main Line, a prominent feature in the landscape that underscores the area's key transport connections.

Area overview

On average Horley West & Sidlow has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horley West & Sidlow is £66,134 per year. There are 5 schools in Horley West & Sidlow: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Horley West & Sidlow is home to around 10,875 people, with a population density of about 907.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horley West & Sidlow Population
10,875
Population density
907.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.06(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.52(+17%)
Public order
13.33(+118%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.91(+23%)
Other theft
6.16(+10%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,906
81.87%
Other White
615
5.65%
African
199
1.83%
Indian
163
1.5%
Other Asian
141
1.3%
Total population: 10,878

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,799
33.01%
Level 3 (A level)
1,597
18.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,323
15.61%
No qualifications
1,123
13.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
918
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 8,478

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,779
42.05%
Owns outright
1,349
31.88%
Other social rented
483
11.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
310
7.33%
Shared ownership
150
3.55%
Total households: 4,231

Property prices in Horley West & Sidlow

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Horley West & Sidlow area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,500 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Horley West & Sidlow 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 Horley West & Sidlow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£575,000
Flats22£287,750
Semi-Detached57£440,000
Terraced28£385,000

10 years median price trend in Horley West & Sidlow

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horley West & Sidlow.

All postcodes in Horley West & Sidlow

RH68QW

Mallard Close

RH68QX

Benhams Close

RH68BN

Avondale Close

RH68GT

Day Close

RH68HJ

Chaffinch Way

RH68LS

Poynes Road

RH68AD

Church Road

RH68NR

Webber Street

RH68RQ

Court Lodge Road

RH68BZ

Hevers Avenue

RH68DL

Yew Tree Close

RH68DQ

Arne Grove

RH68EN

Parkhurst Grove

RH68JZ

Darenth Way

RH68SQ

Drewell Close

RH68TS

Thomsett Drive

RH68AP

Vicarage Lane

RH68BG

Horley Row

RH68DB

Hevers Avenue

RH68EA

Willow Brean

RH68JU

Parklawn Avenue

RH68PT

Webber Street

RH68DG

Charm Close

RH68JN

Hutchins Way

RH68JS

Mosford Close

RH68HD

Lee Street

RH68ST

Webber Street

RH68SU

Covell Way

RH60HP

Norwood Hill

RH68UB

Anning Close

RH68QD

Eames Crescent

RH68UA

Horley West & Sidlow

RH68NL

Richards Avenue

RH68NW

Gratton Road

RH28PR

Deanoak Lane

RH68AB

Church Road

RH68HX

Greenfields Close

RH68RH

Rutherwick Close

RH68TX

Tyrell Way

RH68JD

Bakehouse Road

RH68TY

Ladbroke Road

RH60JQ

Horley West & Sidlow

RH68HW

Greenfields Road

RH68NY

Woodhouse Field Lane

RH28QQ

Duxhurst Lane

RH68QN

Webber Street

RH68AG

Dene Close

RH68BY

Hevers Avenue

RH68ER

Lee Street

RH68GN

Brocklehurst Way

RH68QH

Horley West & Sidlow

RH68AA

Church Road

RH68EE

Meath Green Lane

RH68GW

Furneaux Close

RH68GX

Harp Road

RH68JY

Darenth Way

Data Sources

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