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Horsham Central

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About

Horsham Central serves as the primary commercial and civic hub of the Wimmera region. The area is defined by Firebrace Street, a main thoroughfare lined with shops, banks, and essential services. It contains the municipal offices, library, and art gallery, forming a concentrated administrative centre. The layout is a conventional grid pattern, facilitating straightforward navigation through its retail and business sectors.

A notable landmark is the Horsham Town Hall clock tower, a focal point within the central streets. The area includes a mix of national retail chains and longstanding local businesses, catering to daily needs. Adjacent to the retail core, the Horsham Botanic Gardens provide a green space with established trees and a distinctive ornamental lake. This combination of practical commerce and planned greenery characterises the central district.

Area overview

On average Horsham Central has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horsham Central is £58,869 per year. There are 6 schools in Horsham Central: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Horsham Central is home to around 11,286 people, with a population density of about 3,880.0 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horsham Central Population
11,286
Population density
3,880 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
49.8(+521%)
Violence and sexual offences
46.25(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.05(+185%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.32(+91%)
Public order
12.32(+102%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,972
79.5%
Other White
965
8.55%
Indian
258
2.29%
Other Asian
168
1.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
150
1.33%
Total population: 11,285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,569
38.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,509
16.18%
No qualifications
1,435
15.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,254
13.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
889
9.53%
Total 16+ residents: 9,327

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,459
27.87%
Owns with a mortgage
1,313
25.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,136
21.7%
Other social rented
1,003
19.16%
Social rents from council
128
2.45%
Total households: 5,235

Property prices in Horsham Central

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Horsham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £2,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Horsham Central 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 Horsham Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£645,000
Flats62£235,000
Semi-Detached55£461,000
Terraced21£410,000

10 years median price trend in Horsham Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horsham Central.

All postcodes in Horsham Central

RH129YT

Holbrook West

RH129UF

Holbrook West

RH129TD

Denne

RH121XQ

North Street

RH121DN

Carfax

RH121ET

Anchor Court

RH121AJ

Tanbridge Retail Park

RH121EX

North Street

RH129NX

Holbrook West

RH121DA

Norfolk Terrace

RH121HJ

East Street

RH121PL

West Street

RH122JT

Greenway

RH135BY

Tanyard Close

RH135DU

New Street

RH135JU

Orchard Road

RH129AA

Holbrook West

RH121UF

Gilligan Close

RH122EG

Richmond Road

RH122HY

Albery Close

RH129UR

Holbrook West

RH122PG

Springfield Road

RH122QW

Collingwood Road

RH135EZ

Station Road

RH135TS

Brighton Road

RH121AA

East Street

RH121AT

The Courtyard

RH121EZ

Carfax

RH121QB

Chart Way

RH122HN

Redford Avenue

RH129SN

Denne

RH135JX

Bennetts Road

RH121EH

Piries Place

RH121HH

East Street

RH129ZY

Holbrook West

RH135BQ

Arthur Road

RH135HU

Elm Grove

RH135XE

Elm Grove

RH121BJ

Barttelot Road

RH122ES

Hurst Road

RH122FX

Redford Avenue

RH122RG

Springfield Road

RH121AF

Old House Mews

RH135HX

Elm Grove

RH121BZ

Norfolk Road

RH121NN

Blackhorse Way

RH121QJ

Bishopric

RH121RR

Blackbridge Lane

RH122HQ

Swindon Road

RH121TN

Bishopric

RH121AB

Madeira Avenue

RH121EE

Carfax

RH121SL

Worthing Road

RH122EP

Hurst Road

RH122GB

Denne

RH122PD

Springfield Road

RH122RD

Oaklands

RH129SL

Denne

RH129ZA

Holbrook West

RH121EB

Carfax

RH121NU

Blackhorse Way

RH121RQ

North Street

RH121TH

Bishopric Court

RH122NU

Rushams Road

RH122NX

Rushams Road

RH125AB

Wimblehurst Road

RH135BU

Brighton Road

RH135JT

Eversfield Road

RH135UY

Winterton Court

RH121BB

Denne Parade

RH121PS

Lower Tanbridge Way

RH122EZ

Spencers Place

RH135QW

Bedford Road

RH136YE

Holbrook West

RH121RG

North Street

RH121BW

North Street

RH121RN

North Street

RH121TW

Bishopric

RH122DS

Hurst Road

RH129WW

Holbrook West

RH135JQ

Macleod Road

RH121QF

Bishopric

RH122HE

Swindon Road

RH122HJ

Redford Avenue

RH135BE

Brighton Road

RH135BJ

Bedford Road

RH135BL

Bedford Road

RH121PN

Denne

RH121HU

Stans Way

RH129SR

Denne

RH121SH

Tanbridge Park

RH121SQ

Causeway

RH121SY

Blackbridge Lane

RH122DF

North Street

RH122EH

St Christophers Close

RH122ET

Holbrook West

RH135DP

Livingstone Road

RH121JF

Denne Road

RH121JP

St Marys Gardens

RH121TA

Worthing Road

Data Sources

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