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About

Southwater is a large village situated to the south of Horsham, characterised by extensive modern housing developments that have expanded its residential footprint. The area includes several neighbourhoods with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, providing substantial housing stock for commuters. Local amenities are centred around the village square, featuring supermarkets, a pharmacy, and various other essential services to cater to the community's daily needs.

The area is defined by Southwater Country Park, a significant green space created from reclaimed clay quarry pits. This park features large lakes used for water sports, surrounded by meadows and woodland walks. The park's history is interpreted through scattered industrial relics, and it serves as a central recreational hub with a playground and café, forming the primary green lung for the village.

Area overview

On average Southwater has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southwater is £73,520 per year. There are 3 schools in Southwater: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Southwater is home to around 9,363 people, with a population density of about 2,437.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southwater Population
9,363
Population density
2,437.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.6(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.3(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.63(-44%)
Public order
2.46(-60%)
Vehicle crime
2.24(-41%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,617
92.05%
Other White
272
2.91%
Indian
64
0.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
58
0.62%
Irish
56
0.6%
Total population: 9,361

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,393
31.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,610
21.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,355
17.99%
No qualifications
837
11.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
804
10.67%
Total 16+ residents: 7,534

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,561
41.35%
Owns outright
1,417
37.54%
Other social rented
310
8.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
281
7.44%
Shared ownership
122
3.23%
Total households: 3,775

Property prices in Southwater

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Southwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £985,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southwater 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 Southwater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£580,000
Flats14£221,500
Semi-Detached25£427,500
Terraced16£343,250

10 years median price trend in Southwater

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

All postcodes in Southwater

RH139HG

Worthing Road

RH139BS

Worthing Road

RH139EJ

Ash Road

RH139FB

Chessall Avenue

RH139GX

Thistle Way

RH139HT

Millfield

RH139TH

College Road

RH139HY

Woodlands Way

RH139JD

Peters Close

RH139ST

Quarry Way

RH139JX

Rush Gardens

RH139EN

Woodfield

RH139LA

Lintot Square

RH139UZ

Cowslip Close

RH139FQ

Kensett Avenue

RH139GE

Treetops

RH139AL

Welcome Place

RH139EH

College Road

RH139ES

Andrews Road

RH139LD

Fairbank Road

RH139LJ

Turners Close

RH139BW

The Gables

RH139GP

Nyes Lane

RH139JW

Parsons Grove

RH139FP

Shoubridge Way

RH139GY

Deacon Place

RH139JH

Southwater South & Shipley

RH139DD

Ash Road

RH139XD

Arundel Close

RH139XY

Walmer Close

RH139DR

Woodlands Way

RH139HH

Little Bridges Close

RH139TB

Winnet Way

RH139WB

Cornflower Way

RH139XB

Edinburgh Close

RH139XG

Bamborough Close

RH139AR

Standing Close

RH139BP

Worthing Road

RH139TF

Woodlands Way

RH139GT

Compton Place

RH139JQ

Southwater North

RH139US

Castlewood Road

RH139DT

Worthing Road

RH139DZ

Worthing Road

RH139ED

Oak Road

RH139EX

Andrews Road

RH139HE

Worthing Road

RH139JN

Balchin Place

RH139SX

Timber Mill

RH139XH

Windsor Close

RH139XR

Porchester Close

RH139LN

Station Road

RH139LY

The Fieldings

RH139LB

Station Road

RH139UA

Ghyll Court

RH139UX

The Glen

RH139XP

Camelot Close

RH139FG

Kensett Avenue

RH139FL

Rapley Rise

RH139SY

Timber Mill

RH139UQ

The Oaks

RH139XX

Dover Close

RH139FD

Huntley Mews

RH139JF

Southwater North

RH139HZ

Woodlands Way

RH139BN

Southwater Street

RH139JS

Custance Grove

RH139AZ

Swallow Field Copse

RH139DE

College Road

RH139TG

College Road

RH139XN

Leeds Close

RH139AF

Roman Lane

RH139GH

Blakes Farm Road

RH139UB

Amberglade

RH139GG

Nutham Lane

RH139TT

Jay Close

RH139EP

Foxfield Cottages

RH139EW

Worthing Road

RH139FJ

Kensett Avenue

RH139LG

Lintot Square

RH139TE

Robin Close

RH139GN

Hazel Close

RH139JG

Roundstone Park

RH139LE

Fairbank Road

RH139BJ

Roberts Close

RH139JR

Church Lane

RH139RT

Oakhurst Business Park

RH139UG

The Copse

RH139UY

The Brook

RH139FA

Bradford Mews

RH139AA

Woodpeckers

RH139EA

Church Lane

RH139GJ

Blakes Farm Road

RH139HB

The Forge

RH139SU

Quarry Way

RH139BH

Worthing Road

RH139JJ

Southwater South & Shipley

RH139LP

Station Road

RH139AE

Martindales

RH139BF

Testers Close

Data Sources

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