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Horndean Downs

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About

The Horndean Downs ward encompasses a mix of rural landscapes and residential settlements on the western fringe of East Hampshire. The area is characterised by its open downland, farmland, and pockets of woodland, providing a distinct countryside setting. The ward includes the northern part of the village of Horndean itself, along with the smaller, more dispersed communities of Catherington and Lovedean. These settlements are situated along the A3(M) corridor, which forms a significant transport route through the region.

A notable network of ancient sunken lanes, known locally as holloways, traverses the downland slopes, particularly around Catherington. The geography is defined by the rolling chalk hills of the South Downs, which influence the local scenery and land use. The area maintains a quiet, semi-rural atmosphere, with its identity shaped by the contrast between its agricultural land and its position as a residential area on the outskirts of the larger village.

Area overview

On average Horndean Downs has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horndean Downs is £68,106 per year. The median sale price in Horndean Downs is £362,000 (around £386 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £325,000 and £458,000. Horndean Downs is home to around 3,095 people, with a population density of about 2,921.5 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horndean Downs Population
3,095
Population density
2,921.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.91(-25%)
Other theft
5.82(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.49(-55%)
Public order
4.52(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.23(-50%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,974
96.09%
Other White
63
2.04%
Irish
13
0.42%
Other Asian
8
0.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.26%
Total population: 3,095

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
854
32.53%
Level 3 (A level)
576
21.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
390
14.86%
No qualifications
337
12.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
262
9.98%
Total 16+ residents: 2,625

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
589
45.2%
Owns with a mortgage
512
39.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
96
7.37%
Other social rented
78
5.99%
Other forms of private rent
15
1.15%
Total households: 1,303

Property prices in Horndean Downs

Median price: £362,000
Price per sq ft: £386
Sales (last 12 months): 54
Typical range (middle 50%): £325K – £458K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £362,000 (about £386 per square foot) in Horndean Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £787,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horndean Downs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£417,500£374
Semi-Detached15£340,000£406
Terraced3£282,500£423
Flats4£162,950£263

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horndean Downs

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horndean Downs.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£355,000£158,000£296,250—
2017£349,995£152,500£289,998£248,498
2018£360,000£178,500£288,498£255,100
2019£378,000£220,000£300,000£228,250
2020£357,500£133,750£302,500£261,000
2021£368,500£188,500£307,500£295,000
2022£447,500£192,250£380,000£347,500
2023£417,500£180,000£375,000£346,250
2024£402,500—£312,500£272,500
2025£405,000£192,500£327,500£240,750
2026£456,500£133,400£340,000£316,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horndean Downs.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horndean Downs.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£278£219£307—
2017£332£256£348£329
2018£321£377£333£272
2019£307£310£298£395
2020£319£265£353£310
2021£349£257£348£334
2022£424£364£412£323
2023£395£257£339£364
2024£408—£396£337
2025£374£319£388£374
2026£365£200£396£378
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horndean Downs.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Horndean Downs in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Hampshire district.

Band A£1,563
Band B£1,823
Band C£2,083
Band D£2,344
Band E£2,865
Band F£3,386
Band G£3,907
Band H£4,688

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Horndean Downs ward.

Local councillors

James Hogan

Horndean Downs - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Horndean Downs

Is Horndean Downs safe?

Horndean Downs records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Horndean Downs?

The median sale price in Horndean Downs is £362,000 (about £386 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Horndean Downs?

Horndean Downs scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Horndean Downs sits around rank 29,360 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Horndean Downs?

The average household income in Horndean Downs is around £68,106 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Horndean Downs?

Horndean Downs is represented by 1 elected councillor: James Hogan (Green Party).