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Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne

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About

Horsted Keynes, Ardingly and Sharpthorne form a rural area in Mid Sussex, characterised by woodland, farmland and scattered settlements. The landscape is defined by the rolling High Weald, with country lanes connecting isolated farms and historic houses. The area is largely residential, with a mix of older cottages and newer developments serving a commuter population. Sharpthorne sits along the main A22 road, providing local services, while the other villages are more secluded.

A significant feature is the Bluebell Railway, a preserved steam line operating from Horsted Keynes station. The area includes the extensive grounds of Wakehurst, a Kew Gardens outpost with an international seed bank and planted collections. Ardingly Reservoir offers sailing and fishing, with footpaths around its perimeter. The local economy is supported by agriculture and the presence of Ardingly College, a large independent school.

Area overview

On average Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne is £71,413 per year. There are 8 schools in Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne is home to around 6,889 people, with a population density of about 96.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne Population
6,889
Population density
96.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.31(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.27(-33%)
Other theft
4.94(-12%)
Burglary
2.18(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.03(-69%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,219
90.24%
Other White
332
4.82%
Irish
61
0.89%
White and Asian (mixed)
55
0.8%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
49
0.71%
Total population: 6,892

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,397
42.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,023
18.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
826
14.62%
No qualifications
627
11.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
409
7.24%
Total 16+ residents: 5,648

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,129
41.28%
Owns with a mortgage
961
35.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
276
10.09%
Other social rented
254
9.29%
Other forms of private rent
92
3.36%
Total households: 2,735

Property prices in Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £555,000 in Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £5,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne 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 Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced8£373,500
Flats8£238,500
Detached35£765,000
Semi-Detached24£495,000

10 years median price trend in Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne.

All postcodes in Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne

RH177DR

Jefferies

RH176SP

Station Approach

RH194QH

Garden Mead

RH176GB

Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill

RH177DS

Hamsland

RH177DG

Horsted Keynes Road

RH194HU

Sharp Thorne Road

RH194LJ

Vowels Lane

RH176RU

Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill

RH177NL

Church Road

RH177EB

Rixons Orchard

RH104PS

Selsfield Road

RH194QL

Selsfield Road

RH176TN

Selsfield Road

RH194TY

Longview Lane

RH194JQ

Plawhatch Lane

RH177GJ

Anchor Avenue

RH104SH

Back Lane

RH176TB

High Street

RH194NT

Top Road

RH176RB

Paddockhurst Lane

RH176UL

Street Lane

RH176TU

College Road

RH176TA

High Street

RH176SN

Lindfield Road

RH176SR

Hammingden Lane

RH177AP

The Green

RH177AJ

Bonfire Lane

RH176TJ

Selsfield Road

RH176RS

Price Way

RH194JE

Chilling Street

RH176TE

Hett Close

RH177TE

Lewes Road

RH162QR

Plummerden Lane

RH176TQ

Withylands View

RH194PN

Church Hill

RH177HQ

Freshfield Lane

RH176UP

Church Lane

RH177NY

Church Road

RH177EE

Rixons Close

RH177BB

Railway Cottages

RH177AY

Church Lane

RH177BP

Dane Hill Lane

RH162QP

Monteswood Lane

RH177AE

The Green

RH177PE

Anchor Hill

RH194PH

Top Road

RH194LL

Vowels Lane

RH177EQ

Downs View Close

RH177EH

Sugar Lane

RH162QF

Bedales Hill

RH194RA

Ardingly Road

RH194PQ

Top Road

RH194HZ

Chilling Street

RH176RR

Munnion Road

RH194QT

Selsfield Road

RH194HY

Horsted Lane

RH176UJ

Street Lane

RH176SA

College Road

RH176GQ

Hett Close

RH104SG

Back Lane

RH176UN

Street Lane

RH177NW

Hunt's Gate

RH177PW

Ham Lane

RH176EX

Plover Place

RH194PD

Marlpit Road

RH177PN

Lewes Road

RH176TY

College Road

RH162QX

Ardingly Road

RH176TH

Cobb Cottages

RH194PP

North Lane

RH194LF

Vowels Lane

RH177BT

Birch Grove

RH177BE

Lindfield Rural & High Weald

RH194PG

Station Road

RH176UW

Balcombe Lane

RH176SH

College Road

RH162QY

Ardingly Road

RH177NF

Clearwater Lane

RH194PA

Hamsey Road

RH177BD

Cinder Hill Lane

RH194QS

Selsfield Road

RH194NS

Top Road

RH162QN

East Mascalls Lane

RH177PG

Lewes Road

RH194QN

Selsfield Road

RH177AR

Church Lane

RH194HP

Grinstead Lane

RH177DQ

Birch Grove

RH177AF

Chapel Lane

RH177PH

Hillcrest Lane

RH194QF

North Lane

RH177DX

Hamsland

RH177AN

Birch Grove Road

RH177EG

Cinder Hill Lane

RH177AG

Bonfire Lane

RH162RF

Spring Lane

RH162JJ

Buxshalls Mews

RH177NP

Sloop Lane

RH194HX

Horsted Lane

Data Sources

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