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Steyning & Ashurst

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About

Steyning & Ashurst ward lies in the far south of Horsham District, bordering West Sussex. The area is centred on the historic market town of Steyning, which sits on the River Adur at the foot of the South Downs. The ward's landscape is predominantly rural, encompassing the village of Ashurst and surrounding farmland, with the chalk hills of the South Downs National Park forming a clear southern boundary.

The town's High Street retains a medieval street pattern and timber-framed buildings, leading to St Andrew's Church, a Norman foundation. The surrounding downland offers walking routes like the South Downs Way. Local agriculture is visible, with the area hosting a weekly street market. The ward functions as a community hub for the surrounding villages within this part of the Adur Valley.

Area overview

On average Steyning & Ashurst has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 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 per household in Steyning & Ashurst is £61,160 per year. There are 3 schools in Steyning & Ashurst: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Steyning & Ashurst is home to around 6,101 people, with a population density of about 236.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
21.31(+166%)
Violence and sexual offences
10(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.06(-48%)
Public order
5.57(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.41(-16%)
South East average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,095
40.37%
Level 3 (A level)
816
15.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
800
15.41%
No qualifications
656
12.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
469
9.04%
Total 16+ residents: 5,190

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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 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
Detached31£625,000
Flats13£255,000
Semi-Detached16£445,000
Terraced18£382,500

10 years median price trend in Steyning & Ashurst

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

All postcodes in Steyning & Ashurst

BN443PL

Penlands Vale

BN443PN

Penlands Way

BN443SG

Henderson Walk

BN443YB

Church Street

BN443YS

Rosemary Avenue

BN443AY

School Lane

BN443SL

Chantry Orchard

BN443AR

Church Lane

BN443GF

Goring Road

BN443YW

Wyckham Lane

RH138EH

Bines Green

BN443FY

Goring Road

BN443QA

Greenacres

BN443SH

Mimmack Close

BN443TW

Twittenside

BN443YE

High Street

BN443YQ

Vicarage Lane

BN443BT

Tanyard Lane

BN443SD

Toomey Road

BN443UE

Breach Close

BN443GR

Wykeham Close

BN443FA

Kings Barn Villas

BN443LQ

Pompeys Terrace

BN443LY

Mouse Lane

BN443SA

Elm Grove Lane

BN443AD

Horsham Road

BN443BW

Elm Grove Lane

BN443FH

Kings Barn Villas

BN443RL

Gatewycke Terrace

BN443RQ

Shooting Field

BN443ND

Newham Close

BN443LR

Newham Lane

BN443PG

Penfold Way

BN443YR

Kings Barn Lane

BN443EZ

Jarvis Lane

BN443RX

Reads Walk

BN443LF

Coombe Road

BN443PA

Andrew Close

BN443SS

Canons Way

BN443GP

Sheep Pen Lane

BN443YL

Station Road

BN443AS

Steyning & Ashurst

BN443DF

Mouse Lane

BN443LT

Coxham Lane

BN443RE

High Street

BN443SJ

South Ash

BN443QF

Portway

BN443NH

Dukes Yard

BN443QJ

Goring Court

BN443AE

Horsham Road

BN443BF

Penns Court

BN443LN

Mill Road

BN443RP

Thornscroft

BN443RZ

Breach Close

BN443SU

Market Field

BN443BS

Elm Grove Lane

BN443NN

College Place

BN443RY

Tanyard Lane

BN443BE

School Lane

BN443GL

Jarvis Lane

BN443SP

Willow Close

Data Sources

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