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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
30
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
13.64(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.14(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.82(-41%)
Vehicle crime
2.87(-24%)
Public order
2.87(-53%)
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

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Midhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,000 up to £1,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Midhurst 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 Midhurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£662,500
Flats22£227,500
Semi-Detached21£385,000
Terraced30£366,750

10 years median price trend in Midhurst

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Midhurst.

All postcodes in Midhurst

GU299EY

June Lane

GU290EQ

Highstanding Lane

GU290HZ

Bepton Grange

GU299DF

Castle Gardens

GU299FZ

Wyndham Place

GU299HQ

Bennetts Terrace

GU299JZ

Guillards Oak

GU299LE

Carron Lane

Data Sources

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