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West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington

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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington Population

8,707

Population density

170.8 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,149

93.58%

Other White

252

2.89%

Irish

0.84%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.52%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.42%

Total population: 8,708

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	80	£752,500	£441,150	£598,713	£916,250	£1,190,500
Flats	1	£232,000	£232,000	£232,000	£232,000	£232,000
Semi-Detached	21	£380,000	£187,500	£345,000	£530,000	£599,950
Terraced	11	£365,000	£288,500	£346,500	£395,000	£439,500

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

All postcodes in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington

RH203BA

Spear Hill

RH203EE

Storrington Road

RH203JX

Church Lane

BN443DW

Washington Road

RH202QS

Haglands Lane

RH203AP

Rectory Place

RH203ER

Crays Lane

RH203LB

Hillcrest Drive

RH202LT

Coolham Road

RH203AB

Chancton Copse

RH203JR

London Road

RH202NE

Nyetimber Copse

RH202PB

Sunset Lane

RH203QZ

Hazelbank

RH138QP

Oldhouse Lane

RH203DE

Hole Street

RH203EP

The Street

RH203QG

Turnpike Way

RH149EA

West Chiltington Lane

RH149ED

Adversane Lane

RH202RN

Roundabout Copse

RH203BZ

Ivy Lane

RH203QD

Warminghurst Close

BN443DN

Wiston Bostal

BN443DY

Spithandle Lane

RH202LH

Coolham Road

RH203RE

Shelley Place

RH202LZ

Brook Chase

RH202PF

Monkmead Lane

RH202QH

The Hawthorns

RH203BG

Willow Way

RH203JL

Concorde Close

RH203PT

Viney Close

RH203DQ

Fairfield Mews

RH202RF

Threals Lane

RH202SN

Panners Drive

RH203BY

Blacksmiths Close

RH203GY

Pavilion Close

RH203LR

Greenacres

BN443DU

Stocks Fields

RH202JX

Sinnocks

RH202QF

Birch End

RH203LF

Rectory Lane

RH202LX

Wheelwrights

RH202NX

Spinney Lane

RH202PL

The Common

RH202PQ

Barkworth Way

RH202SD

Oakvale

RH203AD

Rock Road

RH203DT

The Linfields

RH203EJ

Storrington Road

RH203LE

Hillcrest Close

RH202QP

Haglands Lane

RH202RE

High Spinney

BN443DB

Mouse Lane

RH202PJ

The Common

RH203DZ

Bramble Lane

RH203NB

Crescent Rise

RH203AY

Billingshurst Road

RH203RB

London Road

RH138QH

Sproutes Lane

RH202LG

Harbolets Road

RH202PG

Monkmead Lane

RH202QY

Crossways

RH203AE

Rock Road

RH203LJ

The Close

RH203LL

Sparrows Cottages

RH202ND

Nyetimber Lane

RH202RU

Harborough Gorse

RH203GZ

Massey Close

RH203QR

Penn Stone Way

RH202GF

Hillstream Close

RH202GX

Chilton Gate

RH202NF

Fir Tree Close

RH202RX

Morris Way

RH203LP

Rectory Close

RH203LW

Ivy Close

RH203PG

Foster Lane

RH202GR

Jayswood

RH202GS

Bracklyn Close

RH202LA

Broadford Bridge Road

RH202LP

Billingshurst Road

RH202NN

Garden Wood Close

RH202NS

Common Hill

RH202RL

Roundabout Lane

RH203NS

Southdown Way

RH203QX

Chestnut Drive

RH202PU

Little Hill

RH203BE

Mill Mead

RH202JR

Holly Close

RH202NT

Roundabout Lane

RH202PY

Mill Road

RH202QT

Nightingales

RH202QW

Haglands Copse

RH203BX

Mill Lane

RH203DB

Fairfield Road

RH202QN

Mill Road

RH203LG

Windmill Close

RH202GW

Ling Common Place

RH202PA

Westward Lane

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