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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

RH139DY

Andrews Lane

RH139FE

Eames View

RH139GU

Blakes Farm Road

RH139HN

Cripplegate Lane

RH139AJ

Willowmead

RH139AU

New Road

RH139BL

Netherton Close

RH139EU

Andrews Road

RH139EY

Worthing Road

RH139DP

Easteds Lane

RH139HX

Abbots Leigh

RH139XJ

York Close

RH139GQ

Blakes Farm Road

RH139AT

Worthing Road

RH139HL

Bottings Hill

RH139LH

Fairbank Road

RH139TR

Lakeside Drive

RH139UE

Worthing Road

RH139GD

Foxes Close

RH139GR

Larkspur Way

RH139UH

Grange Way

RH139UT

The Dene

RH139HU

Millfield

RH139ET

Oak Close

RH139GA

Wild Orchid Way

RH139HP

Wealdon Close

RH139JE

Blakes Farm Road

RH139JL

Great Lime Kilns

RH139XA

Crockhurst

RH139BG

Shipley Road

RH139FN

Rapley Rise

RH139EZ

Southwater South & Shipley

RH139AB

The Meadows

RH139UL

Mapledown Close

RH139DU

Pipers Close

RH139EB

Church Lane

RH139EE

College Road

RH139GW

Poppy Close

RH139UF

Cedar Drive

RH139BD

Shipley Road

RH139DS

Woodlands Way

RH139TX

Swan Close

RH139EG

College Road

RH139TJ

College Road

RH139UP

Buttercup Way

RH139DF

Worthing Road

RH139HW

Cripplegate Lane

RH139JB

Southwater Business Park

RH139SR

Timber Mill

RH139XE

Falmouth Mews

RH139AG

Roman Lane

RH139UU

Green Close

RH139AS

Warnham Gate

RH139LL

Fairbank Road

RH139TD

Winnet Way

RH139EF

Ivy Close

RH139EL

College Road

RH139GS

Charlock Way

RH139BE

Fletchers

RH139LF

Fairbank Road

RH139XW

Bodiam Close

RH139BT

Church Lane

RH139FF

Kensett Avenue

RH139HR

Cripplegate Lane

RH139JT

Kensett Avenue

RH139HF

Cripplegate Lane

RH139LZ

The Fieldings

RH139XT

Salisbury Court

RH139JU

Beechwood

RH139SW

Pond Farm Close

RH139TQ

College Road

RH139UJ

The Laurels

RH139UW

Cedar Drive

RH139XS

Canterbury Court

RH139GL

Warren Drive

RH139GZ

Charlock Way

RH139HA

Worthing Road

RH139XQ

Camelot Close

RH139DX

Bakers Close

RH139HJ

Cripplegate Lane

RH139HQ

Station Road

RH139AD

Courtlands

RH139GB

Rascals Close

RH139XL

Corfe Close

RH139JP

Peters Close

RH139UN

Peters Close

RH139ER

Foxfield Cottages

RH139HD

Anvil Close

RH139UR

Little Close

RH139XZ

Pevensey Road

RH139XU

Winchester Court

RH139FH

Kennard Crescent

RH139GF

Eversfield

RH139HS

Millfield

RH139SP

Timber Mill

RH139XF

Bamborough Close

RH139JA

Woodlands Way

RH139TU

Woodhatch

Data Sources

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