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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 106 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
106
Deprivation level
5/10
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
51.3(+543%)
Violence and sexual offences
49.09(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.8(+191%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.97(+132%)
Public order
12.32(+103%)
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 159 recent sales, the median property price is £338,000 in Horsham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 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
Flats77£254,000
Detached11£658,500
Terraced21£385,000
Semi-Detached50£466,250

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

RH121DQ

Barttelot Road

RH129YP

Holbrook West

RH121QR

Bishopric

RH121DN

Carfax

RH121RJ

North Street

RH122PP

Springfield Crescent

RH122EB

Ravenscroft Court

RH135HY

Elm Grove

RH122FX

Redford Avenue

RH122JR

Churchill Avenue

RH135JF

Orchard Road

RH121JL

Normandy

RH121SF

Tanbridge Park

RH121FD

Carfax

RH121BB

Denne Parade

RH122NN

Gladstone Road

RH135ER

New Street

RH121ER

Carfax

RH129SU

Denne

RH121TP

Bishopric

RH121AP

Barnes Mews

RH121UA

Gilligan Close

RH122HE

Swindon Road

RH135QT

Station Close

RH129SQ

Denne

RH135SN

Barrington Road

RH121NN

Blackhorse Way

RH121TX

Stonebridge Place

RH121SY

Blackbridge Lane

RH129QG

Holbrook West

RH121HH

East Street

RH122DN

Hurst Road

RH135BH

Bedford Road

RH121QD

Freshwater Parade

RH121RG

North Street

RH122EF

Gordon Road

RH129SX

Denne

RH122DS

Hurst Road

RH129YZ

Holbrook West

RH121EA

Hurst Road

RH121JF

Denne Road

RH121XQ

North Street

RH122QX

Ravenscroft Court

RH135JH

Orchard Road

RH129BA

Holbrook West

RH121BD

Park Place

RH121JJ

Hadmans Close

RH135EP

New Street

RH135JX

Bennetts Road

RH129UT

Holbrook West

RH135BU

Brighton Road

RH129NX

Holbrook West

RH121AS

Normandy Gardens

RH121HY

Park Terrace West

RH135XF

Elm Grove

RH122HJ

Redford Avenue

RH135BD

Brighton Road

RH129TB

Denne

RH129YE

Holbrook West

RH129WW

Holbrook West

RH135BG

Arthur Road

RH121RA

Denne

RH121JG

Denne Road

RH121XL

Denne

RH121AN

London Road

RH122ER

Hurst Road

RH129EX

Holbrook West

RH122QT

Warnham Road

RH121PT

Denne

RH135DH

Brighton Road

RH121EZ

Carfax

RH121BA

London Road

RH121BX

Park Street

RH122ET

Holbrook West

RH122FY

Springfield Park Gate

RH135HA

Depot Road

RH121FH

Alden Court

RH121UE

Gilligan Close

RH122NU

Rushams Road

RH135SJ

Clarence Road

RH129DA

Holbrook West

RH121TN

Bishopric

RH122DJ

Holbrook West

RH121JP

St Marys Gardens

RH122RW

Denne

RH122AY

Park Rise

RH124WL

Holbrook West

RH121SQ

Causeway

RH139YD

Holbrook West

RH121BJ

Barttelot Road

RH122HY

Albery Close

RH122EZ

Spencers Place

RH121BN

Denne Parade

RH121UF

Gilligan Close

RH129UR

Holbrook West

RH122EN

Hurst Court

RH129YX

Holbrook West

RH135DX

New Street

RH121SH

Tanbridge Park

RH122EJ

Holbrook West

Data Sources

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