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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 85 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
85
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
45.43(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.71(+20%)
Public order
12.69(+109%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.28(+28%)
Other theft
5.61(0%)
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 168 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 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
Detached50£565,000
Flats24£283,500
Semi-Detached65£450,000
Terraced29£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

RH68DH

Sangers Mews

RH68EJ

Hurst Road

RH68GE

White Close

RH68QR

Benhams Drive

RH68NX

Eames Crescent

RH68RF

Kelsey Close

RH68QT

Benhams Drive

RH68SG

Churchview Close

RH68NP

Tanner Crescent

RH68ES

Lee Street

RH68LZ

Knowles Road

RH68TR

Rathbone Crescent

RH68HR

Kingsley Road

RH68AU

Blundell Avenue

RH68GQ

Brotherton Avenue

RH68EF

Meath Green Avenue

RH68JP

Kidworth Close

RH68SY

Ayrton Drive

RH68AQ

Downe Close

RH68TN

Hoadley Road

RH68ED

Ferndown

RH68DE

Horley Row

RH68JZ

Darenth Way

RH68TQ

Oasterfield Way

RH68JB

Wesley Close

RH68EG

Meath Green Lane

RH68NE

Peabarn Road

RH68TY

Ladbroke Road

RH68TE

Earhart Drive

RH68BH

South Parade

RH68AF

Westleas

RH68GW

Furneaux Close

RH68RH

Rutherwick Close

RH60HL

Reigate Road

RH68TJ

Hoadley Road

RH68RY

Thornton Place

RH68TB

Seacole Way

RH68ER

Lee Street

RH68BJ

Charlesfield Road

RH68PY

Voice Road

RH68HE

Lee Street

RH28PT

Ironsbottom

RH68HG

Chaffinch Way

RH68SB

Manor Drive

RH68AA

Church Road

RH68PT

Webber Street

RH67HJ

Brighton Road

RH68AE

Kingsley Road

RH68TW

Barnfield Drive

RH68LS

Poynes Road

RH68ST

Webber Street

RH68FY

Malthouse Lane

RH28QH

Reigate Road

RH68HP

Kingsley Road

RH68NJ

Reeves Crescent

RH68LD

Tarham Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.