Horsham District is located in West Sussex, South East England, covering an area of approximately 530 square kilometres. The district includes the market town of Horsham, along with several villages and rural communities. It lies within the Weald, a region known for its mix of farmland, woodland, and heath. The River Arun flows through the area, providing a natural feature that shapes the landscape.
The district is well-connected, with the A24 and A264 roads linking it to nearby towns like Crawley and Gatwick Airport. Horsham town serves as the commercial and cultural hub, offering shopping, dining, and leisure facilities. Surrounding areas feature historic sites such as Christ’s Hospital School and Leonardslee Gardens. The countryside includes parts of the South Downs National Park, attracting walkers and nature enthusiasts. Horsham District balances urban convenience with rural character.
On average Horsham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Horsham is £54,664 per year. There are 67 schools in Horsham: 46 primary (2 Outstanding and 37 Good) and 6 secondary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good).
Billingshurst
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
Broadbridge Heath
Colgate & Rusper
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead
Denne
Forest
Henfield
Holbrook East
Holbrook West
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
Roffey North
Roffey South
Rudgwick
Southwater North
Southwater South & Shipley
Steyning & Ashurst
Storrington & Washington
Trafalgar
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington