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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

RH194SJ

Hoathly Hill

RH176TX

The Close

RH194QZ

Selsfield Road

RH177DU

Challoners

RH177AS

The Green

RH177AU

Cheeleys

RH194HN

Ridleys

RH162GQ

Town Wood Close

RH194QR

Broad Field

RH194PJ

Highbrook Lane

RH177DP

Lewes Road

RH177GN

The Vineyards

RH177BN

Lucas

RH162QT

Keysford Lane

RH176UH

Fairfield Close

RH176UD

Loders

RH176UG

Fairfield Close

RH176UE

Oaklands

RH176AN

Ardings Close

RH194LH

Vowels Lane

RH176SW

Lindfield Road

RH194PY

Forest Ridge

RH177NN

Butterbox Lane

RH176UB

Street Lane

RH177NG

Lewes Road

RH194NU

Top Road

RH177TD

Slugwash Lane

RH177BS

Birch Grove Road

RH177AT

Blacksmiths Cottages

RH177PA

St Augustines Close

RH177DT

Challoners

RH161XS

Bordehill Lane

RH177DY

Lewes Road

RH176SD

Lodgelands

RH177PJ

Hillcrest Close

RH194QE

The Hollow

RH194HT

Tyes Cross

RH194LQ

Vowels Lane

RH177PQ

Orchard Close

RH194QU

Duckyls Cottages

RH194PR

Hook Lane

BN84JF

Warrs Hill Road

RH176TG

High Street

RH177PP

Awbrook Close

RH177ED

Station Road

RH162QS

Park Lane

RH194PW

Church Hill

RH176RP

Munnion Road

RH162TE

Scaynes Hill Road

RH194NZ

Home Platt

RH176ED

Ibis Close

RH176DZ

Monks Meadow

RH177BG

Broadhurst Manor Road

RH177PY

Costells Edge

RH177EA

Treemans Road

RH177BA

Cinder Hill Lane

RH194PX

Hook Lane

RH176SB

Stanbridge Way

RH194PZ

Bayhams Field

RH194PT

Hook Lane

RH194QY

Selsfield Road

RH177NB

Lewes Road

RH161XT

Bordehill Lane

RH177AL

Bonfire Lane

RH177EJ

Boxes Lane

RH177AW

The Green

RH194PE

Station Road

RH162QU

Stonecross Lane

RH176TL

Selsfield Road

RH176SZ

Street Lane

RH194JA

Balcombe Lane

RH194QG

North Lane

RH176SE

Hobdens Lane

RH177AX

Leighton Villas

RH177NX

Lewes Road

RH177PU

Roseleigh Gardens

RH177BU

Birch Grove

RH177NJ

Nash Lane

RH177EL

Keysford Lane

RH176SQ

College Road

RH177PB

Vicarage Lane

RH176UF

Gowers Close

RH177NH

Church Road

RH194LN

Selsfield Road

RH194JD

Chilling Street

RH177GL

Swallow Rise

RH161XU

Copyhold Lane

RH177EF

Home Farm Court

RH177NS

Monteswood Lane

RH177PS

Ham Lane

RH194JF

Chilling Street

RH176TF

Hett Close

RH194HS

Grinstead Lane

RH194QJ

Hill Top Road

RH194PF

Bluebell Lane

RH177PR

Ham Lane

RH194LW

Selsfield Common

RH176RT

Munnion Road

RH194QQ

Sandy Lane

RH176UR

Church Lane

Data Sources

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