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Steyning & Ashurst

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About

Steyning & Ashurst ward is located in the Horsham district of West Sussex. The area includes the historic market town of Steyning and the smaller village of Ashurst, both set in the scenic Adan Valley. Steyning has a mix of independent shops, cafes, and traditional pubs, while Ashurst offers a quieter, rural atmosphere with a strong community feel.

The ward is surrounded by farmland and the South Downs National Park, providing access to walking and cycling routes. Local amenities include schools, a medical centre, and leisure facilities. The area has good transport links, with the A283 and A24 nearby, connecting to larger towns like Horsham and Shoreham-by-Sea. Steyning & Ashurst combines rural charm with practical convenience.

Area overview

On average Steyning & Ashurst has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Steyning & Ashurst is £45,909 per year. There are 3 schools in Steyning & Ashurst: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Steyning & Ashurst Population
6,101
Population density
236.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,638
92.41%
Other White
190
3.11%
Other
37
0.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
37
0.61%
Irish
36
0.59%
Total population: 6,101

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,391
50.13%
Owns with a mortgage
738
26.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
325
11.71%
Other social rented
215
7.75%
Other forms of private rent
55
1.98%
Total households: 2,775

Property prices in Steyning & Ashurst

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £537,500 in Steyning & Ashurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Steyning & Ashurst 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 Steyning & Ashurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£660,000
Flats10£253,500
Semi-Detached16£445,000
Terraced20£445,000

10 years median price trend in Steyning & Ashurst

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Steyning & Ashurst.

Data Sources

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