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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

RH202PS

Harborough Close

RH202RJ

Badgers Wood

RH202SB

Old Boundary Lane

RH203GP

St Marys Close

RH203LQ

The Sands

RH203NX

Rother Close

RH202LU

East Street

RH203BT

London Road

RH203NT

Brook Close

RH203QJ

Rectory Lane

BN443DH

Hole Street

BN443DR

Wiston Bostal

RH149EB

Adversane Lane

RH202LW

Goose Green Lane

RH202QU

Lordings Lane

RH203GT

Leatherbottle Way

RH203NA

Storrington Road

RH202LR

Crays Lane

RH202RZ

East Street

RH203AN

Park Lane

RH203NZ

Jubilee Way

RH202NA

Nyetimber Lane

RH202NH

Monkmead Lane

RH202NL

Common Hill

RH202PX

Finches Lane

RH203EB

Jacket's Hill

RH202LS

Peacocks Lane

BN443DS

Spithandle Lane

RH138QF

Sincox Lane

RH202LN

Goose Green Lane

RH202NU

Birch Grove

RH203JQ

Cricketers Close

RH202JW

Church Street

RH202PH

The Birches

RH203PR

Covert Mead

RH149EG

Adversane Lane

RH202LL

Steele Close

RH202QB

Martlets

RH203BU

Malthouse Lane

RH203GH

Linfield Lane

RH202PZ

Mill Road

RH202RT

Threals Copse

RH203DF

North Lane

RH203EL

Guyhurst Spinney

RH202RQ

Silver Glade

RH203GS

Mousdell Close

RH203RD

Nursery Rise

RH203RF

Springett Close

RH203AT

London Road

RH202GT

Castle Rise

RH202JP

Pond Rise

RH202QQ

Mill End

RH203AA

Chancton Copse

RH203BB

Billingshurst Road

RH203LD

Timberlea Close

BN443DE

Washington Road

RH202GZ

Wells Place

RH202JS

Juggs Lane

RH202PN

Harborough Drive

RH203AX

London Road

RH202NJ

Castlegate

RH202QD

The Martlets

RH202RW

Harborough Meadow

RH203ED

Storrington Road

RH203JT

London Road

RH202HU

Curbey Close

RH202NB

Heathfield Copse

RH202QX

Smock Alley

RH203FU

Swan Close

RH203GU

Watermeadow Lane

RH203LH

Rectory Lane

Data Sources

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