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Storrington & Washington

About

Storrington & Washington ward covers a largely rural area in the Horsham district, characterised by the South Downs National Park landscape. The settlement of Storrington serves as a local service centre, with Washington village situated along the A24 corridor. Land use is predominantly agricultural, with areas of woodland and downland.

The geography is defined by the northern slopes of the South Downs, including Chanctonbury Ring, an ancient hillfort site visible for miles. The River Stor flows through the area, which contains several protected conservation sites. Local economy includes farming and smaller businesses, with commuting links to larger towns.

Area overview

On average Storrington & Washington has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Storrington & Washington is £62,464 per year. There are 3 schools in Storrington & Washington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Storrington & Washington is home to around 9,373 people, with a population density of about 279.0 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Storrington & Washington Population

9,373

Population density

279 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

17.39(-45%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.43(-27%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.47(+16%)

Vehicle crime

4.8(+27%)

Shoplifting

3.41(-57%)

South East average

Demographics

British

8,717

92.99%

Other White

275

2.93%

Irish

0.84%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.5%

Other Asian

0.42%

Total population: 9,374

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,845

35.8%

Level 3 (A level)

1,297

16.32%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,202

15.13%

No qualifications

1,191

14.99%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

749

9.42%

Total 16+ residents: 7,947

Housing

Owns outright

1,962

46.37%

Owns with a mortgage

1,136

26.85%

Other social rented

534

12.62%

Private landlord or letting agency

381

Other forms of private rent

2.03%

Total households: 4,231

Property prices in Storrington & Washington

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £458,000 in Storrington & Washington area, with individual transactions ranging from £149,000 up to £1,890,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Storrington & Washington over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	52	£695,000	£433,750	£538,750	£801,250	£1,072,500
Flats	13	£200,000	£158,000	£172,000	£215,000	£301,500
Semi-Detached	17	£400,000	£304,000	£340,000	£415,000	£525,000
Terraced	27	£335,000	£268,000	£317,000	£375,000	£513,150

10 years median price trend in Storrington & Washington

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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