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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. 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£370,000
Price per sq ft£394
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£330K – £460K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £394 per square foot) in Horndean Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £890,000.

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
Detached27£425,000£383
Semi-Detached14£342,500£406
Terraced2£270,000£437
Flats2£146,250£306

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horndean Downs

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horndean Downs.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£347,500£297,500
2017£349,995£289,998£248,498
2018£360,000£288,498£255,100
2019£378,000£300,000£228,250
2020£357,500£302,500£261,000
2021£368,500£307,500£295,000
2022£447,500£380,000£347,500
2023£417,500£375,000£346,250
2024£402,500£312,500£272,500
2025£405,000£330,000£240,750
2026£468,000£350,000£257,500
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.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£278£308
2017£332£348£329
2018£321£333£272
2019£307£298£395
2020£319£353£310
2021£349£348£334
2022£424£412£323
2023£395£339£364
2024£408£396£337
2025£374£388£377
2026£350£401£451
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.

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 £370,000 (about £394 per square foot) based on 45 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 28,405 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).

All postcodes in Horndean Downs

PO80RD

London Road

PO80YA

Godwin Crescent

PO80BQ

South Road

PO80EP

South Road

PO80EW

South Road

PO80DJ

Eskdale Close

PO80HG

Down Farm Place

PO80JR

First Avenue

PO80ND

Hillside Close

PO80HN

London Road

PO80HW

London Road

PO80DY

Juniper Road

PO80EL

North Road

PO80JP

First Avenue

PO80EB

North Road

PO80BS

Lith Avenue

PO80UP

Down Farm Place

PO80DU

Wasdale Close

PO80HQ

London Road

PO80JE

Chalton Place

PO80EH

North Road

PO80HD

The Vale

PO80EG

Hawthorn Road

PO80HB

Well Copse Close

PO80HP

Viking Way

PO80BL

Hillside Industrial Estate

PO80XR

Lith Crescent

PO80JG

Lovage Way

PO80HJ

London Road

PO80HE

Coombs Close

PO80XS

The Hollies

PO80EY

Downwood Way

PO80HF

Mundays Row

PO80EJ

St Hubert Road

PO80HX

Wode Close

PO80ED

North Road

PO80HL

St Michaels Way

PO80NB

White Dirt Lane

PO80BP

London Road

PO80EF

Ennerdale Close

PO80DX

Northfield Close

PO80AT

Hilltop Gardens

PO80HA

Lith Avenue

PO80JQ

Comfrey Close

PO80BB

Enterprise Industrial Estate

PO80BJ

London Road

PO80ET

Southdown Road

PO80DD

Down Road

PO80YP

Lith Avenue

PO80EN

South Road

PO80EA

Romsey Road

PO80JD

Belmont Close

PO80ER

South Road

PO80DH

Derwent Close

PO80DZ

Chervil Close

PO80HT

Viking Way

PO80EX

Thornfield Close

PO80ES

Hawthorn Road

PO80JT

Saxon Close

PO80HY

North Road

PO80NE

Draycote Road

PO80HZ

Francis Road

PO80JB

North Road

PO80JA

Hawthorn Road

PO80XD

Viking Way

PO80EE

St Giles Way

PO80HU

Viking Way

PO80JH

Claire Gardens

PO80EQ

St Andrew Close

PO80JF

St Hilda Avenue

PO80EZ

Lith Lane

PO80HR

Viking Way

PO80HH

London Road

PO80NF

Southdown Road

PO80UT

Holdenhurst Close

PO80HS

Wessex Road

PO80EU

Down Road

PO80BT

Highcroft Industrial Estate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.