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Horsham Central

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Horsham Central Population

11,286

Population density

3,880 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	77	£254,000	£112,200	£200,000	£290,000	£391,000
Detached	11	£658,500	£485,000	£541,000	£862,500	£1,575,000
Terraced	21	£385,000	£315,000	£350,000	£431,000	£490,000
Semi-Detached	50	£466,250	£327,250	£413,125	£514,500	£654,750

10 years median price trend in Horsham Central

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Housing

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Property prices in Horsham Central

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