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About

Southwater is a village located approximately 3 miles southwest of Horsham in West Sussex. The area is known for its mix of residential developments and green spaces, including Southwater Country Park, which features a large lake, walking trails, and play areas. The village has a range of local amenities, such as shops, schools, and leisure facilities, catering to families and commuters.

The village has good transport links, with the A24 providing access to Horsham and nearby towns. Southwater also has a railway station on the Arun Valley Line, offering connections to London and the south coast. The area balances suburban living with rural surroundings, making it a practical choice for those seeking a quieter lifestyle while remaining close to urban conveniences.

Area overview

On average Southwater has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 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 of residents in Southwater is £56,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Southwater: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Southwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,500 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£615,000
Flats13£215,000
Semi-Detached23£427,500
Terraced16£333,750

10 years median price trend in Southwater

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

All postcodes in Southwater

RH139HN

Millfield

RH139JJ

Southwater

RH139LP

Station Road

RH139EU

Andrews Road

RH139EY

Southwater

RH139AJ

Willowmead

RH139AU

New Road

RH139BL

Netherton Close

RH139GQ

Blakes Farm Road

RH139DP

Easteds Lane

RH139HX

Abbots Leigh

RH139XJ

Cedar Drive

RH139AT

Blakes Farm Road

RH139HL

Peters Close

RH139LH

Fairbank Road

RH139TR

Lakeside Drive

RH139UE

Allendale

RH139ET

Oak Close

RH139GA

Wild Orchid Way

RH139GD

Foxes Close

RH139GR

Larkspur Way

RH139HP

Wealdon Close

RH139HU

Millfield

RH139JE

Blakes Farm Road

RH139JL

Great Lime Kilns

RH139UH

Grange Way

RH139UT

The Dene

RH139XA

Crockhurst

RH139EZ

Southwater

RH139BG

Foxes Close

RH139FN

Rapley Rise

RH139AB

The Meadows

RH139UL

Cedar Drive

RH139BD

Shipley Road

RH139DS

Woodlands Way

RH139DU

Pipers Close

RH139EB

Church Lane

RH139EE

Ivy Close

RH139GW

Poppy Close

RH139TX

Camelot Close

RH139UF

Cedar Drive

RH139EG

Ivy Close

RH139TJ

Ivy Close

RH139UP

Buttercup Way

RH139AG

Mill Straight

RH139DF

Southwater

RH139HW

Peters Close

RH139JB

Bakers Close

RH139SR

Cedar Drive

RH139UU

Green Close

RH139XE

Cedar Drive

RH139AS

Martindales

RH139LL

Fairbank Road

RH139TD

Robin Close

RH139BE

Fletchers

RH139EF

Ivy Close

RH139EL

Ivy Close

RH139GS

Charlock Way

RH139LF

Fairbank Road

RH139XW

Bodiam Close

RH139BT

Church Lane

RH139FF

Eames View

RH139HR

Peters Close

RH139JT

Kensett Avenue

RH139JU

Beechwood

RH139SW

Pond Farm Close

RH139TQ

Ivy Close

RH139UJ

The Laurels

RH139UW

Castlewood Road

RH139XS

Porchester Close

RH139HF

Mill Straight

RH139DX

Bakers Close

RH139HJ

Peters Close

RH139HQ

Deacon Place

RH139LZ

Little Close

RH139XT

Porchester Close

RH139AD

Courtlands

RH139GB

Rascals Close

RH139GL

Warren Drive

RH139GZ

Charlock Way

RH139HA

Chessall Avenue

RH139HG

Southwater

RH139XL

Corfe Close

RH139XQ

Camelot Close

RH139HD

Anvil Close

RH139ER

Foxfield Cottages

RH139JP

Peters Close

RH139UN

Peters Close

RH139UR

Little Close

RH139XZ

Pevensey Road

RH139FH

Kennard Crescent

RH139GF

Eversfield

RH139HS

Abbots Leigh

RH139SP

Timber Mill

RH139XF

Bamborough Close

RH139XU

Porchester Close

RH139JA

Woodlands Way

RH139TU

Timber Mill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.