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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

RH202GS

Bracklyn Close

RH203JS

London Road

RH203LJ

The Close

RH203PT

Viney Close

RH202RE

High Spinney

BN443DX

Water Lane

RH202NG

Silver Wood

RH203LU

Water Lane

RH202JW

Church Street

RH202NT

Roundabout Lane

RH149EB

Adversane Lane

RH203BD

Brookside

RH203BZ

Ivy Lane

RH203EB

Jacket's Hill

RH203GW

Abingworth Crescent

RH203LL

Sparrows Cottages

RH202QR

Haglands Lane

RH202LP

Billingshurst Road

RH149EG

Adversane Lane

RH203LR

Greenacres

RH202SD

Oakvale

RH203QX

Chestnut Drive

RH149ED

Adversane Lane

RH202LQ

Harbolets Road

RH202QB

Martlets

RH202QQ

Mill End

RH138QH

Sproutes Lane

RH202PU

Little Hill

RH203RF

Springett Close

RH203EG

Furze Common Road

RH203BU

Malthouse Lane

RH203LQ

The Sands

RH202LJ

Coolham Road

RH202RW

Harborough Meadow

BN443DP

Wiston Bostal

RH203EL

Guyhurst Spinney

RH202SN

Panners Drive

RH203DD

London Road

RH203PR

Covert Mead

RH203GZ

Massey Close

BN443DU

Stocks Fields

RH202LZ

Brook Chase

RH149DJ

Old House Lane

RH202SW

Chestnut Ridge

RH202PB

Sunset Lane

RH202GF

Hillstream Close

RH202PY

Mill Road

RH202JT

The Juggs

RH203JY

Church Lane

RH203EH

High Bar Lane

RH202SE

Heathermead

RH203HL

Hillside Walk

RH203HB

Merrywood Lane

RH203AD

Rock Road

RH203DZ

Bramble Lane

RH202PA

Westward Lane

RH203LW

Ivy Close

RH202LL

Steele Close

RH202QN

Mill Road

RH202LY

Chiltington Close

RH202LE

Broadford Bridge Road

RH203JL

Concorde Close

RH203NY

Rainbow Way

RH203EW

Coolham Road

RH202QA

The Hollow

RH203QH

The Mews

RH203HE

Merrywood Lane

RH203LP

Rectory Close

RH202RD

Grove Lane

RH202NY

Sunset Lane

RH203QG

Turnpike Way

RH203DJ

London Road

RH202HU

Curbey Close

RH202NF

Fir Tree Close

RH203RE

Shelley Place

RH202QD

The Martlets

RH202QF

Birch End

RH203GH

Linfield Lane

RH203BE

Mill Mead

RH202LT

Coolham Road

BN443DJ

Hole Street

RH203NZ

Jubilee Way

RH203NA

Storrington Road

RH203JX

Church Lane

RH203QZ

Hazelbank

RH203JT

London Road

RH202LS

Peacocks Lane

RH203DB

Fairfield Road

RH202NP

Wyndham Lea

RH202NS

Common Hill

RH203HA

Greenhurst Lane

RH203BY

Blacksmiths Close

RH149EA

West Chiltington Lane

BN443DS

Spithandle Lane

RH203EJ

Storrington Road

RH203LN

Alicia Avenue

RH202PQ

Barkworth Way

RH203AB

Chancton Copse

RH202PG

Monkmead Lane

RH203QR

Penn Stone Way

Data Sources

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