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Horndean Murray

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About

Horndean Murray ward covers the northern section of the village of Horndean, situated within the East Hampshire district. The area is primarily residential, characterised by housing estates and suburban streets that developed significantly in the latter half of the 20th century. It is bordered by the A3(M) motorway to the west, which provides a major transport route, and includes local amenities such as supermarkets and smaller retail outlets serving the community's daily needs.

The ward contains areas of woodland and green space, including parts of the Forest of Bere, which offer recreational walking routes. The local geography is defined by the gentle slopes of the Hampshire Downs. Horndean's historical identity is linked to the brewing industry, with the former Brickwood's brewery site having been a major local employer before its closure. The ward functions as a commuter base for larger employment centres like Portsmouth and Petersfield.

Area overview

On average Horndean Murray has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horndean Murray is £68,452 per year. There are 3 schools in Horndean Murray: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Horndean Murray is home to around 2,626 people, with a population density of about 3,123.6 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horndean Murray Population
2,626
Population density
3,123.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.55(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.04(-10%)
Public order
5.71(-6%)
Other theft
5.33(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.81(-41%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,445
93.18%
Other White
72
2.74%
Other Asian
19
0.72%
Other
11
0.42%
Bangladeshi
10
0.38%
Total population: 2,624

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
630
29.45%
Level 3 (A level)
409
19.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
349
16.32%
No qualifications
346
16.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
232
10.85%
Total 16+ residents: 2,139

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
412
38.47%
Owns with a mortgage
339
31.65%
Other social rented
181
16.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
91
8.5%
Social rents from council
29
2.71%
Total households: 1,071

Property prices in Horndean Murray

Median price£426,750
Price per sq ft£351
Sales (last 12 months)38
Typical range (middle 50%)£335K – £565K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £426,750 (about £351 per square foot) in Horndean Murray area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £751,250.

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 Murray over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£565,000£338
Semi-Detached10£337,750£400
Terraced8£336,000£336
Flats1£115,000£305

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horndean Murray

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horndean Murray.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360,000£210,000£287,500£249,500
2017£388,500£285,000£243,500
2018£360,000£206,500£301,250£255,000
2019£350,000£190,000£297,498£270,000
2020£384,250£140,000£310,000£320,000
2021£447,500£186,000£322,500£267,000
2022£472,000£222,500£340,000£292,500
2023£490,500£225,000£365,000£260,000
2024£455,000£265,000£327,500£285,000
2025£527,500£330,000£330,750
2026£610,000£115,000£550,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horndean Murray.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horndean Murray.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277£257£284£282
2017£301£333£214
2018£274£320£323£328
2019£277£328£288£290
2020£325£302£288£303
2021£320£347£341£334
2022£387£339£358£284
2023£380£245£342£377
2024£382£286£351£296
2025£352£399£336
2026£332£305£456
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horndean Murray.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Horndean Murray

Is Horndean Murray safe?

Horndean Murray records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Horndean Murray?

The median sale price in Horndean Murray is £426,750 (about £351 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Horndean Murray?

Horndean Murray has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Horndean Murray?

Horndean Murray scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Horndean Murray sits around rank 24,229 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 Murray?

The average household income in Horndean Murray is around £68,452 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Horndean Murray?

Horndean Murray is represented by 1 elected councillor: Elaine Woodard (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Horndean Murray

PO89JA

Catherington Lane

PO89LZ

Nelson Crescent

PO89YW

Pipit Close

PO89JD

St Vincent Crescent

PO89GZ

Hamilton Close

PO89JQ

Murray Road

PO89NB

Queens Crescent

PO89JW

Rookes Close

PO89AF

Castle Mews

PO89LY

Merchistoun Road

PO89NZ

Five Heads Road

PO89NW

Five Heads Road

PO89NP

Tarbery Crescent

PO89JP

Roland Close

PO89DS

Swift Close

PO89NX

Highcroft Lane

PO89NF

Merchistoun Road

PO89PD

Catherington Lane

PO89PG

Cheriton Close

PO89WX

The Mews

PO89PJ

Victory Avenue

PO89NU

Five Heads Road

PO89GU

Catherington Lane

PO89GY

Farmers Way

PO89HL

Stonechat Road

PO89DT

Crossbill Close

PO89HZ

Catherington Lane

PO89LS

Merchistoun Road

PO89LT

Cunningham Road

PO89NQ

Merchistoun Road

PO89JR

Kefford Close

PO89EE

Redshank Road

PO89EF

Sandpiper Close

PO89EQ

Lapwing Close

PO89EG

Redshank Road

PO89LJ

Dell Piece West

PO89NH

Jodrell Close

PO89JS

Murray Road

PO89NE

St Anns Road

PO89NL

Dell Piece West

PO89JE

Murray Road

PO89PB

Catherington Lane

PO89PS

Heath Close

PO89HB

Plovers Road

PO89DJ

Jay Close

PO89JN

Murray Road

PO89NS

Stagshorn Road

PO89PE

Walden Gardens

PO89PU

Highcroft Lane

PO89JB

St Vincent Crescent

PO89JG

Dorset Close

PO89LX

Merchistoun Road

PO89PQ

Barton Cross

PO89PP

Walden Gardens

PO89NA

Merchistoun Road

PO89LU

Benbow Close

PO89HH

Bentley Close

PO89YN

Quail Way

PO89NT

Durlands Road

PO89NR

Bridget Close

PO89HY

Catherington Lane

PO89HJ

Bowes Lyon Court

PO89NN

Dell Piece West

PO89WE

Catherine Gardens

PO89NY

Chalk Hill Road

PO89BU

Stonechat Road

PO89JL

Murray Road

PO89FW

Durlands Court

PO89NG

Rodney Way

PO89JF

Bourne Close

PO89ND

Queens Crescent

PO89JJ

Catherington Lane

PO89JT

Crisspyn Close

PO89LR

Napier Road

PO89BX

Stonechat Road

PO89PT

Princess Gardens

PO89YD

Wagtail Road

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.