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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

RH194QJ

Hill Top Road

RH177HQ

Freshfield Lane

RH194JE

Chilling Street

RH194PQ

Top Road

RH177AP

The Green

RH177BP

Dane Hill Lane

RH177EG

Cinder Hill Lane

RH177EJ

Boxes Lane

RH162JJ

Buxshalls Mews

RH176TL

Selsfield Road

RH176UP

Church Lane

RH177EF

Home Farm Court

RH194JH

Plawhatch Lane

RH162QT

Keysford Lane

RH194QT

Selsfield Road

RH177BU

Birch Grove

RH177DY

Lewes Road

RH177TD

Slugwash Lane

RH194TY

Longview Lane

RH177EB

Rixons Orchard

RH177NB

Lewes Road

RH177PN

Lewes Road

RH161XX

High Beech Lane

RH177DZ

Challoners

RH194NU

Top Road

RH194PW

Church Hill

RH176UG

Fairfield Close

RH177BN

Lucas

RH177PG

Lewes Road

RH177PQ

Orchard Close

RH194PH

Top Road

RH104PS

Selsfield Road

RH177PH

Hillcrest Lane

RH194JF

Chilling Street

RH176UL

Street Lane

RH177DP

Lewes Road

RH177NJ

Nash Lane

RH177PA

St Augustines Close

RH194PP

North Lane

RH176GQ

Hett Close

RH177EE

Rixons Close

BN84JF

Warrs Hill Road

RH161SL

High Beech Lane

RH176DZ

Monks Meadow

RH176RB

Paddockhurst Lane

RH177NP

Sloop Lane

RH177PE

Anchor Hill

RH176ST

Cob Lane

RH177AF

Chapel Lane

RH177BE

Lindfield Rural & High Weald

RH177DG

Horsted Keynes Road

RH194PJ

Highbrook Lane

RH194QU

Duckyls Cottages

RH162QS

Park Lane

RH176SF

Standgrove

RH177DX

Hamsland

RH194HZ

Chilling Street

RH176TU

College Road

RH177BS

Birch Grove Road

RH194QE

The Hollow

RH194QH

Garden Mead

RH104SG

Back Lane

RH177DS

Hamsland

RH177EH

Sugar Lane

RH177NH

Church Road

RH177PB

Vicarage Lane

RH177AW

The Green

RH177DQ

Birch Grove

RH177ED

Station Road

RH194LH

Vowels Lane

RH177PL

Lewes Road

RH177TE

Lewes Road

RH194HY

Horsted Lane

RH176TY

College Road

RH177AU

Cheeleys

RH177BG

Broadhurst Manor Road

RH161XS

Bordehill Lane

RH162QX

Ardingly Road

RH176SE

Hobdens Lane

RH176TB

High Street

RH176TQ

Withylands View

RH176UB

Street Lane

RH177DR

Jefferies

RH177PY

Costells Edge

RH194HT

Tyes Cross

RH177NA

Lewes Road

RH177NF

Clearwater Lane

RH194HP

Grinstead Lane

RH194PT

Hook Lane

RH176UQ

Holmans

RH177AX

Leighton Villas

RH194HS

Grinstead Lane

RH194PY

Forest Ridge

RH162QR

Plummerden Lane

RH176TH

Cobb Cottages

RH194NY

Highcroft Cottages

RH177GJ

Anchor Avenue

RH177NW

Hunt's Gate

RH194LW

Selsfield Common

RH104SH

Back Lane

Data Sources

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