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Horsham

About

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.

Area overview

On average Horsham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 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).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

6/10

Social housing

9.9%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Horsham Population

146,778

Population density

276.8 per km²

Demographics

British

129,348

88.13%

Other White

6,598

4.5%

Indian

1,417

0.97%

Other Asian

1,259

0.86%

Irish

1,163

0.79%

Total population: 146,776

Housing

Owns outright

24,482

39.25%

Owns with a mortgage

20,583

33%

Private landlord or letting agency

7,795

12.5%

Other social rented

6,380

10.23%

Other forms of private rent

1,260

2.02%

Total households: 62,370

Property prices in Horsham

Based on 1,828 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Horsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,500 up to £3,950,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	634	£671,250	£399,983	£545,000	£840,000	£1,305,250
Flats	327	£228,000	£115,000	£185,000	£270,000	£377,000
Semi-Detached	447	£445,000	£316,500	£390,000	£510,000	£688,500
Terraced	420	£375,000	£274,938	£330,000	£420,000	£535,000

10 years price trend in Horsham

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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