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West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington

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About

West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington ward encompasses a largely rural portion of the Horsham district. The landscape is defined by the rolling fields and woodlands of the Sussex Weald, with scattered farms and historic villages. The area is bisected by the busy A24 road, which connects the settlements. Each community retains its own distinct character, from the larger village of West Chiltington to the smaller parishes of Thakeham and Ashington.

The local economy has strong agricultural roots, though many residents now commute to larger towns. Notable landmarks include the Norman church in West Chiltington and the historic Thakeham Court. The area is known for its network of public footpaths crossing the farmland and leading into St Leonard's Forest, providing access to the quiet countryside. Development is carefully managed to preserve the ward's essentially rural atmosphere.

Area overview

On average West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington is £71,776 per year. There are 3 schools in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington is home to around 8,707 people, with a population density of about 170.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington Population
8,707
Population density
170.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.49(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.82(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.68(-43%)
Vehicle crime
2.64(-30%)
Other theft
2.3(-59%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,149
93.58%
Other White
252
2.89%
Irish
73
0.84%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
45
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.42%
Total population: 8,708

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,756
37.34%
Level 3 (A level)
1,343
18.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,157
15.68%
No qualifications
902
12.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
679
9.2%
Total 16+ residents: 7,381

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,923
52.4%
Owns with a mortgage
1,167
31.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
281
7.66%
Other social rented
166
4.52%
Shared ownership
61
1.66%
Total households: 3,670

Property prices in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £652,000 in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington area, with individual transactions ranging from £176,000 up to £1,860,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington 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 West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached80£752,500
Flats1£232,000
Semi-Detached21£380,000
Terraced11£365,000

10 years median price trend in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington.

All postcodes in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington

RH203JG

Well House Road

RH203EN

Storrington Road

RH202QG

Oak End

RH202LB

Orchard Dell

RH202LJ

Coolham Road

RH202RB

Roundabout Lane

RH203AZ

Billingshurst Road

RH203NW

Thakeham Road

RH202RD

Grove Lane

RH202JT

The Juggs

RH202NP

Wyndham Lea

RH202QA

The Hollow

RH202GU

Cray's Lane

RH202LF

Broadford Bridge Road

RH202LY

Chiltington Close

RH202RP

Willow Close

RH203QE

Chanctonbury

BN443DP

Wiston Bostal

RH202QZ

Crossways Park

RH202SA

Kingswood

RH203QS

Strawberry Close

RH149DJ

Old House Lane

RH203DG

London Road

RH203EF

Storrington Road

RH203HA

Greenhurst Lane

BN443DQ

North Lane

RH202QJ

Hindle Close

RH202SW

Chestnut Ridge

RH203HL

Hillside Walk

RH203LN

Alicia Avenue

RH203HB

Merrywood Lane

RH202RA

Fir Tree Lane

RH203GL

Blakiston Close

RH138QE

Coolham Road

RH202NZ

Heather Lane

RH202PT

Mill Lane

RH203BD

Brookside

RH203JU

Woelfs Close

RH202RS

Harborough Hill

RH202SF

West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington

RH203AR

Penn Gardens

RH203DD

London Road

RH203EW

Coolham Road

RH203LA

Fairfield Way

RH202HL

Gay Street

RH202NR

Common Hill

RH202SE

Heathermead

RH203EG

Furze Common Road

RH202LE

Broadford Bridge Road

RH203EU

Linfield Copse

RH202JY

East Street

RH202NG

Silver Wood

RH202NY

Sunset Lane

RH203DJ

London Road

RH203ES

Hardbarrow Woods

RH203HE

Merrywood Lane

BN443DJ

Hole Street

BN443DL

Hole Street

RH202JN

The Hollow

RH202JQ

Foxfields

RH202NW

Rambledown Lane

RH202QL

Church Grove

RH202RG

Birch Tree Lane

RH203AS

Rectory Lane

RH203FE

West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington

RH203JZ

Fairfield Road

RH203LU

Water Lane

BN443DZ

Mouse Lane

RH202NQ

Silverwood Copse

RH202PD

Monkmead Copse

RH203JP

London Road

RH203QB

Meiros Way

RH203QT

Jacket's Hill

RH202JU

Southlands Lane

RH202LD

Broadford Bridge Road

RH202LQ

Harbolets Road

RH202PE

Monkmead Lane

RH202QE

Larch End

RH202RH

Bower Lane

RH203DL

Church Close

RH203JS

London Road

RH203PQ

Willard Way

RH202PP

New Barn Lane

RH203GW

Abingworth Crescent

RH203QH

The Mews

RH203JN

Morleys

RH203NU

Snapes Road

BN443DX

Water Lane

RH203AU

London Road

RH203EH

High Bar Lane

RH203JY

Church Lane

RH203NY

Rainbow Way

RH202HH

Gay Street

RH202PW

Harborough Hill

RH202QR

Haglands Lane

RH203JA

Ashdene Gardens

RH203QF

Posthorses

BN443DD

Steyning Road

RH203EQ

Storrington Road

RH203AW

Park Lane

Data Sources

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