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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 23 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
23
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
10.45(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.51(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.68(-43%)
Other theft
2.3(-59%)
Public order
1.95(-68%)
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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £672,500 in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 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
Detached88£768,750
Flats3£232,000
Semi-Detached22£440,000
Terraced7£350,000

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

RH203BX

Mill Lane

RH202GX

Chilton Gate

RH203AU

London Road

RH202RS

Harborough Hill

RH202PH

The Birches

RH203JR

London Road

RH202NH

Monkmead Lane

RH202PE

Monkmead Lane

RH203NW

Thakeham Road

RH202GT

Castle Rise

RH203NU

Snapes Road

RH203JZ

Fairfield Road

RH203AS

Rectory Lane

RH203LG

Windmill Close

RH202LN

Goose Green Lane

BN443DE

Washington Road

RH203PQ

Willard Way

BN443DD

Steyning Road

RH202RU

Harborough Gorse

RH203QB

Meiros Way

RH202PN

Harborough Drive

RH202JP

Pond Rise

RH202RL

Roundabout Lane

RH203JG

Well House Road

RH203ES

Hardbarrow Woods

RH202NJ

Castlegate

RH203ED

Storrington Road

RH202RA

Fir Tree Lane

RH202PP

New Barn Lane

RH203LB

Hillcrest Drive

RH203JP

London Road

RH202LD

Broadford Bridge Road

RH202JU

Southlands Lane

RH202PZ

Mill Road

RH202RQ

Silver Glade

RH202NN

Garden Wood Close

BN443DN

Wiston Bostal

RH203QT

Jacket's Hill

BN443DR

Wiston Bostal

BN443DQ

North Lane

RH202SF

West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington

RH203LE

Hillcrest Close

RH203LA

Fairfield Way

RH202HH

Gay Street

RH202NW

Rambledown Lane

RH203EQ

Storrington Road

RH203PG

Foster Lane

RH203LF

Rectory Lane

RH203AR

Penn Gardens

RH202RJ

Badgers Wood

RH202NX

Spinney Lane

RH203GL

Blakiston Close

RH203QE

Chanctonbury

RH203LD

Timberlea Close

RH202JR

Holly Close

RH203DT

The Linfields

RH202PD

Monkmead Copse

RH203AP

Rectory Place

RH203GS

Mousdell Close

RH203DG

London Road

RH202SB

Old Boundary Lane

RH203JU

Woelfs Close

RH203DE

Hole Street

RH202NA

Nyetimber Lane

BN443DW

Washington Road

RH203NT

Brook Close

RH202QS

Haglands Lane

RH202QZ

Crossways Park

RH202JS

Juggs Lane

RH202NZ

Heather Lane

RH203ER

Crays Lane

RH202JX

Sinnocks

RH202HL

Gay Street

RH202QW

Haglands Copse

RH202RH

Bower Lane

RH202PS

Harborough Close

RH202JQ

Foxfields

RH203DF

North Lane

RH202QX

Smock Alley

RH203QS

Strawberry Close

RH203AY

Billingshurst Road

RH202NR

Common Hill

RH203JQ

Cricketers Close

RH202LU

East Street

RH202PW

Harborough Hill

RH202RB

Roundabout Lane

RH202PJ

The Common

RH202QL

Church Grove

RH202QJ

Hindle Close

RH202LX

Wheelwrights

RH203GP

St Marys Close

RH203EF

Storrington Road

BN443DL

Hole Street

RH203EE

Storrington Road

BN443DZ

Mouse Lane

RH202RG

Birch Tree Lane

RH203RB

London Road

RH202QG

Oak End

RH202NB

Heathfield Copse

RH203FU

Swan Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.