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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
3/10
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
9.58(-70%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.4(-36%)
Other theft
4.5(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.47(-62%)
Public order
2.32(-62%)
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 50 recent sales, the median property price is £504,500 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
Detached19£635,000
Flats6£261,000
Semi-Detached20£495,000
Terraced5£489,950

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

RH177AG

Bonfire Lane

RH176RR

Munnion Road

RH194NZ

Home Platt

RH194PD

Marlpit Road

RH194QZ

Selsfield Road

RH177EA

Treemans Road

RH161XR

Borde Hill Lane

RH194HU

Sharp Thorne Road

RH194PS

Hook Lane

RH194SJ

Hoathly Hill

RH176SW

Lindfield Road

RH177NG

Lewes Road

RH194LJ

Vowels Lane

RH194QN

Selsfield Road

RH176RZ

College Road

RH177BA

Cinder Hill Lane

RH194NS

Top Road

RH194PG

Station Road

RH161XT

Bordehill Lane

RH176TJ

Selsfield Road

RH176UF

Gowers Close

RH177AY

Church Lane

RH194NT

Top Road

RH194QF

North Lane

RH176UH

Fairfield Close

RH177NY

Church Road

RH194QL

Selsfield Road

RH176FU

Southdown Place

RH176TG

High Street

RH177AD

Hillcrest

RH177AH

Wyatts Lane

RH194HX

Horsted Lane

RH194QQ

Sandy Lane

RH177NL

Church Road

RH177NS

Monteswood Lane

RH176SD

Lodgelands

RH176UA

Street Lane

RH177NX

Lewes Road

RH194PX

Hook Lane

RH176TS

Lindfield Road

RH176RT

Munnion Road

RH176SZ

Street Lane

RH194RA

Ardingly Road

RH176UW

Balcombe Lane

RH177NR

Ketches Lane

RH177PW

Ham Lane

RH194JD

Chilling Street

RH194QR

Broad Field

RH177DU

Challoners

RH177GN

The Vineyards

RH177NN

Butterbox Lane

RH177PP

Awbrook Close

RH194JQ

Plawhatch Lane

RH194PA

Hamsey Road

RH194QG

North Lane

RH176RU

Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill

RH176SA

College Road

RH177PS

Ham Lane

RH162QU

Stonecross Lane

RH177AJ

Bonfire Lane

RH176TE

Hett Close

RH176UE

Oaklands

RH177BL

Birch Grove Road

RH177DT

Challoners

RH177GL

Swallow Rise

RH194PN

Church Hill

RH162QF

Bedales Hill

RH176AN

Ardings Close

RH176RS

Price Way

RH176UJ

Street Lane

RH177AL

Bonfire Lane

RH177AN

Birch Grove Road

RH177PR

Ham Lane

RH194LN

Selsfield Road

RH194LP

Selsfield Road

RH176SS

Hammingden Lane

RH176TA

High Street

RH176UD

Loders

RH194JA

Balcombe Lane

RH194PZ

Bayhams Field

RH176SG

College Road

RH177AR

Church Lane

RH194PE

Station Road

RH162GQ

Town Wood Close

RH176SB

Stanbridge Way

RH176TN

Selsfield Road

RH176UN

Street Lane

RH177AS

The Green

RH177NE

Lewes Road

RH194QP

The Beacon

RH177HH

Freshfield Lane

RH194HN

Ridleys

RH194LQ

Vowels Lane

RH161XY

Sandridge Lane

RH176ED

Ibis Close

RH177BB

Railway Cottages

RH177BT

Birch Grove

RH177PU

Roseleigh Gardens

RH176SH

College Road

RH177AZ

Cinder Hill Lane

Data Sources

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