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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

RH121BG

Albion Way

RH136WR

Holbrook West

RH121JA

Old Denne Gardens

RH129SX

Denne

RH129YR

Holbrook West

RH135JJ

Orchard Road

RH135NL

Comptons Lane

RH135SP

Burford Road

RH121TJ

Bishopric Court

RH122FY

Springfield Park Gate

RH122HR

Copperfield Place

RH122JL

Hamilton Road

RH122PW

Springfield Park Road

RH129SQ

Denne

RH129SW

Denne

RH135DR

Stanley Walk

RH121QN

Bishopric

RH121SU

Tanbridge Park

RH122JN

Percy Road

RH135EY

Station Road

RH121JE

Denne Road

RH121PF

Denne

RH122HG

The Ridgeway

RH122JP

Churchill Avenue

RH122PL

Potters Place

RH135NJ

Comptons Lane

RH135NS

Comptons Lane

RH121DQ

Barttelot Road

RH121PB

West Street

RH122BJ

Blunts Way

RH122BN

Cedar Close

RH122EN

Hurst Court

RH121UD

Denne

RH122QF

Hardy Close

RH121AY

London Road

RH121FJ

Holmes Park

RH121PP

West Street

RH121UE

Gilligan Close

RH122BA

Merryfield Drive

RH122HF

Swindon Road

RH122QH

Hardy Close

RH129ST

Denne

RH129WQ

Holbrook West

RH129ZJ

Holbrook West

RH135JE

Orchard Road

RH135JP

Bethune Road

RH129SG

Denne

RH135DJ

Park Terrace East

RH135DX

New Street

RH135HY

Elm Grove

RH121JG

Denne Road

RH121JQ

Denne Parade

RH122HS

Red River Court

RH122QQ

Hardy Close

RH135DG

Brighton Road

RH121ES

Brook Terrace

RH121HP

Worthing Road

RH121HR

East Street

RH121QR

Bishopric

RH122HW

Redford Avenue

RH129LN

Holbrook West

RH129YL

Holbrook West

RH135JR

Orchard Road

RH121HY

Park Terrace West

RH121RL

North Street

RH122JQ

Spencers Road

RH129BY

Holbrook West

RH129YS

Holbrook West

RH135DY

Victoria Street

RH138YL

Holbrook West

RH121PJ

Hewells Court

RH121RJ

North Street

RH121UA

Gilligan Close

RH129BA

Holbrook West

RH129XE

Holbrook West

RH135JD

Macleod Road

RH135LY

Vincent Close

RH135SJ

Clarence Road

RH121HN

East Street

RH121QD

Freshwater Parade

RH121RH

Blackbridge Lane

RH121UH

Gilligan Close

RH135BG

Arthur Road

RH135ES

New Street

RH121EQ

Carfax

RH121YX

Swan Walk

RH122NW

Nightingale Road

RH129PP

Holbrook West

RH129YE

Holbrook West

RH121AP

Barnes Mews

RH122ER

Hurst Road

RH129UT

Holbrook West

RH129WT

Holbrook West

RH139YU

Holbrook West

RH121AG

Medwin Way

RH122HU

Saxon Crescent

RH122JF

Victory Road

RH129YH

Holbrook West

RH135BN

Tanyard Close

RH121BY

North Street

Data Sources

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