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Rudgwick, Slinfold & Barns Green

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About

Rudgwick, Slinfold and Barns Green form a cluster of villages in the Horsham district, characterised by a mix of farmland, woodland and residential developments. The area is situated west of Horsham town, with the A281 road providing a central route. Land use is primarily agricultural, with fields and hedgerows defining the landscape. Slinfold has a traditional village centre near the church, while Barns Green is known for its proximity to the leisure centre and golf course.

The villages share a rural setting but maintain distinct identities. Rudgwick hosts a regular farmers' market and has a history of brickmaking from local clay deposits. The area is crossed by several public footpaths and bridleways, connecting the settlements to the surrounding countryside. Community life often focuses on local schools, village halls and sports clubs, with the Barns Green Half Marathon being a notable annual event.

Area overview

On average Rudgwick, Slinfold & Barns Green has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rudgwick, Slinfold & Barns Green is £69,158 per year. There are 10 schools in Rudgwick, Slinfold & Barns Green: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rudgwick, Slinfold & Barns Green is home to around 6,678 people, with a population density of about 127.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rudgwick, Slinfold & Barns Green Population
6,678
Population density
127.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.32(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.98(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.34(-33%)
Public order
2.85(-53%)
Other theft
2.85(-49%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,064
90.82%
Other White
257
3.85%
Other Asian
144
2.16%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.54%
Irish
34
0.51%
Total population: 6,677

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,106
38.42%
Level 3 (A level)
982
17.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
832
15.18%
No qualifications
673
12.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
505
9.21%
Total 16+ residents: 5,482

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,111
43.38%
Owns with a mortgage
910
35.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
204
7.97%
Other social rented
202
7.89%
Other forms of private rent
78
3.05%
Total households: 2,561

Property prices in Rudgwick, Slinfold & Barns Green

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 in Rudgwick, Slinfold & Barns Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £171,500 up to £3,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rudgwick, Slinfold & Barns Green 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 Rudgwick, Slinfold & Barns Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£707,000
Flats4£198,750
Semi-Detached15£505,000

10 years median price trend in Rudgwick, Slinfold & Barns Green

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rudgwick, Slinfold & Barns Green.

Data Sources

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