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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 4 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

Median price£547,500
Price per sq ft£457
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£436K – £815K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £547,500 (about £457 per square foot) in Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£640,000£471
Semi-Detached18£505,000£467
Terraced4£386,750£470
Flats5£235,000£374

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£599,475£340,000£399,950£305,000
2017£687,475£239,500£400,000£282,500
2018£650,000£362,000£370,000£329,950
2019£625,000£362,500£395,000£309,500
2020£634,000£291,250£405,000£381,250
2021£632,500£258,000£433,500£370,000
2022£750,000£285,000£481,250£520,000
2023£725,000£442,500£500,000£400,000
2024£806,250£425,000£475,000£534,000
2025£692,500£238,500£460,000£375,000
2026£562,500£925,000£366,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£415£329£453£354
2017£406£323£390£407
2018£386£318£378£406
2019£394£423£387£465
2020£402£333£384£385
2021£414£378£395£395
2022£508£391£476£421
2023£503£401£458£431
2024£521£516£471£533
2025£482£350£471£450
2026£428£473£544
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Horsted Keynes, Ardingly & Sharpthorne in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.