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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. The median sale price in Midhurst is £417,500 (around £393 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £315,000 and £615,000. There are 3 schools in Midhurst: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 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: £417,500
Price per sq ft: £393
Sales (last 12 months): 101
Typical range (middle 50%): £315K – £615K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 (about £393 per square foot) in Midhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £1,995,000.

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
Detached32£682,500£492
Semi-Detached13£405,000£431
Terraced35£345,000£372
Flats21£199,999£311

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£211,500£315,000£340,000
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£642,500£222,500£395,000£355,750
2026£685,000£195,000£407,500£352,500
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£363£364£346£376
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£462£378
2023£526£320£400£414
2024£559£343£424£410
2025£496£336£421£389
2026£500£311£448£376
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chichester district.

Band A£1,646
Band B£1,921
Band C£2,195
Band D£2,470
Band E£3,019
Band F£3,567
Band G£4,116
Band H£4,939

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Midhurst ward.

Local councillors

Dominic James Merritt

Midhurst - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats