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About

Midhurst ward encompasses the historic market town of Midhurst and its surrounding rural parishes. The area is characterised by a mix of residential streets, local independent shops, and significant areas of protected countryside, including parts of the South Downs National Park. The town centre is focused around its medieval marketplace and the ruins of Cowdray House, a notable Tudor estate.

The economy is balanced between local commerce, light industry, and tourism, with the famous Cowdray Estate polo grounds providing a distinct focal point. Settlements like Easebourne and Woolbeding are integral parts of the ward, connected by farmland, woodland, and the River Rother. The landscape is defined by its position within the Western Weald, marked by rolling hills, heathland, and ancient woodlands.

Area overview

On average Midhurst has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Midhurst is £56,436 per year. There are 3 schools in Midhurst: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Midhurst is home to around 7,329 people, with a population density of about 174.6 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Midhurst Population
7,329
Population density
174.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.55(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.96(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.14(-51%)
Other theft
3(-47%)
Public order
2.59(-57%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,710
91.54%
Other White
330
4.5%
Irish
59
0.8%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
35
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.41%
Total population: 7,330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,155
34.87%
No qualifications
1,015
16.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,014
16.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
914
14.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
591
9.56%
Total 16+ residents: 6,180

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,378
39.61%
Owns with a mortgage
772
22.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
557
16.01%
Other social rented
542
15.58%
Other forms of private rent
104
2.99%
Total households: 3,479

Property prices in Midhurst

Median price£390,000
Price per sq ft£400
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£293K – £565K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £400 per square foot) in Midhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £1,550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Midhurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£670,000£512
Semi-Detached16£402,500£407
Terraced33£340,000£378
Flats20£216,250£326

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Midhurst

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Midhurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£487,500£215,000£325,000£314,250
2017£557,500£187,000£362,500£327,000
2018£540,000£165,000£372,500£325,000
2019£575,000£190,000£342,500£300,000
2020£510,000£200,000£377,500£320,000
2021£590,000£275,000£432,500£339,000
2022£745,000£237,500£382,500£375,000
2023£730,000£195,000£405,000£360,000
2024£715,000£240,000£418,000£352,500
2025£650,000£221,250£385,000£361,500
2026£650,000£199,999£407,500£330,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Midhurst.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Midhurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£393£364£341£374
2017£390£309£389£366
2018£422£300£360£373
2019£414£317£373£321
2020£402£308£370£369
2021£419£334£419£381
2022£492£329£436£378
2023£526£320£400£414
2024£559£343£424£410
2025£506£336£417£381
2026£488£326£529£378
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Midhurst.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Midhurst in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Midhurst

Is Midhurst safe?

Midhurst records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Midhurst?

The median sale price in Midhurst is £390,000 (about £400 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Midhurst?

Midhurst has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Midhurst?

Midhurst scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Midhurst sits around rank 21,211 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Midhurst?

The average household income in Midhurst is around £56,436 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Midhurst?

Midhurst is represented by 1 elected councillor: Dominic James Merritt (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Midhurst

GU290PQ

Iping Lane

GU299TB

Poplar Way

GU290EW

Pine Close

GU299EP

Nine Acres

GU299DE

Duck Lane

GU299HW

Spring Meadow

GU299JG

Goodwood Close

GU290NU

Common View

GU299FD

Egremont Mews

GU290ET

Closewalks Wood

GU290EJ

Oaklands Lane

GU299NP

West Street

GU290PW

Midhurst

GU290QG

Linch Road

GU299EH

Mead Way

GU299RN

Holmbush Way

GU299HS

Bridgefield Close

GU299PY

The Wharf

GU299NB

Bepton Road

GU299DY

North Street

GU290HW

Church Lane

GU299FG

Ashfield Road

GU290NS

Lavender Row

GU299EX

June Lane

GU299HY

New Road

GU290LU

Bepton Road

GU299QP

Oakwood Close

GU299PD

South Street

GU290PN

Iping Lane

GU290NW

Queens Street

GU290PX

Midhurst

GU290QF

Claypit Cottages

GU299RP

Ashfield Close

GU290AP

Cherry Close

GU290HP

Crypt Lane

GU299BS

Holmbush Way

GU291BH

Grange Road

GU299DH

North Street

GU299JE

The Fairway

GU299FY

Gilbert Hannam Close

GU299SG

Lakeside

GU299ES

June Lane

GU299QR

Bepton Close

GU299LG

Carron Lane

GU291BW

Grange Road

GU290HU

Bell Lane

GU299LR

Grange Road

GU299DZ

Lamberts Lane

GU299PE

Chichester Road

GU299ER

June Meadows

GU290NA

Bepton Road

GU299DU

North Street

GU291DJ

Midhurst

GU290NB

Bepton Road

GU290HZ

Bepton Grange

GU299FW

St Margarets Way

GU299PW

Southlands Park

GU299ED

Park Crescent

GU299QY

Railway Terrace

GU299NQ

West Street

GU299BT

Mead Way

GU299SB

North Street

GU290LR

Severals Road

GU299PX

The Wharf

GU299HF

Bepton Road

GU290PR

Mill Lane

GU299ND

Egmont Mews

GU299QX

Bepton Road

GU299JS

Ashfield Road

GU299HX

Holmbush Industrial Estate

GU299NE

Russell Court

GU290BT

Selham Road

GU299PJ

Taylors Field

GU299ST

Chartwell Mews

GU290AU

Selham Road

GU299FU

St Margarets Way

GU299DR

North Street

GU290PY

Tote Lane

GU299TQ

Barlavington Way

GU299LZ

Bepton Road

GU299TA

Poplar Way

GU299FZ

Wyndham Place

GU290NY

School Lane

GU299QN

Claremont Way

GU299JY

Petersfield Road

GU290LX

Severals Road

GU290QH

Tote Lane

GU299ET

June Lane

GU299EE

Orchard Way

GU299DA

Rumbolds Hill

GU299GS

Warren Way

GU290EQ

Highstanding Lane

GU299LH

Heatherwood

GU299FB

Bepton Road

GU290NR

The Alley

GU299YU

Grange Road

GU290FG

Pine Close

GU290QE

Linch Road

GU299HU

Holmbush Way

GU299JJ

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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.