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RH13 8BJ

Forrester Road

Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead

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Detailed insights for RH13 8BJ

Overview

Postcode RH13 8BJ is located in a rural town, within the Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead ward of Horsham in the South East region, and forms part of the Cowfold & Partridge Green area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cowfold & Partridge Green is £63,830 per year. The nearest station is Christs Hospital, about 6.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is King George V Playing Fields.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Cowfold & Partridge Green has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,795 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Cowfold & Partridge Green has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.5%

Approximately 4.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Cowfold & Partridge Green is £63,830 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RH13 8BJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Cowfold & Partridge Green near RH13 8BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Christs Hospital located about 6.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RH13 8BJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKing George V Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to King George V Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
353
Population density
3,866.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.6(-57%)
Burglary
3.02(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.27(-82%)
Public order
2.27(-63%)
Vehicle crime
2.27(-39%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
342
97.16%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.57%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.57%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.57%
Other White
2
0.57%
Total population: 352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
26.76%
Level 3 (A level)
62
21.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
21.13%
No qualifications
28
9.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.86%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
45.11%
Owns outright
54
40.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.52%
Other social rented
5
3.76%
Shared ownership
2
1.5%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£443
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £549K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £443 per square foot) in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £1,541,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£542,500£497
Semi-Detached22£445,000£424
Terraced15£370,000£448
Flats3£165,000£383

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£488,500£170,000£377,500£283,750
2017£590,000£135,250£350,000£262,000
2018£570,000£210,000£400,500£260,000
2019£537,500£105,000£392,500£297,500
2020£565,000£302,500£389,500£296,000
2021£630,000£239,250£420,000£302,500
2022£625,000£175,000£445,800£356,750
2023£720,000£165,000£445,000£321,750
2024£845,000£158,500£425,000£340,000
2025£552,500£161,250£445,000£375,000
2026£880,000£410,000£370,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£354£334£376£326
2017£386£330£365£349
2018£387£262£321£370
2019£374£264£333£385
2020£373£294£371£412
2021£405£394£389£383
2022£460£387£474£448
2023£443£308£455£426
2024£434£265£459£427
2025£492£311£434£434
2026£470£405£449
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH13 8BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH13 8BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Aug 202514, Burrell Close, Horsham, RH13 8BHTerracedFreehold£328,950
04 Apr 202514, The Causeway, Horsham, RH13 8JHTerracedFreehold£375,000
14 Nov 202547, Staples Hill, Horsham, RH13 8LFDetachedFreehold£520,000
11 Jul 202543, Staples Hill, Horsham, RH13 8LFDetachedFreehold£485,000
21 Nov 202524, Oakwood, Horsham, RH13 8JQTerracedFreehold£385,000

Schools

In the RH13 8BJ postcode area, located within Cowfold & Partridge Green, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RH13 8BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryJolesfield CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH13 8BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RH13 8BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodHigh Street, Horsham, RH13 8HRWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Horsham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,548
Band B£1,806
Band C£2,064
Band D£2,322
Band E£2,837
Band F£3,353
Band G£3,869
Band H£4,643

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RH13 8BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joanne Knowles

Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Lynn Audrey Lambert

Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

John Milne

Horsham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictHorshamE07000227
Parliamentary ConstituencyHorshamE14001294
ParishWest GrinsteadE04009975
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cowfold & Partridge GreenE02006598
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Horsham 011DE01031635
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RH13 8BJ

Is RH13 8BJ (Cowfold & Partridge Green) safe?

The area around RH13 8BJ records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near RH13 8BJ?

The median sale price around RH13 8BJ in Cowfold & Partridge Green is £450,000 (about £443 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RH13 8BJ?

There is 1 school close to RH13 8BJ, including Jolesfield CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RH13 8BJ?

RH13 8BJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,795 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RH13 8BJ (Cowfold & Partridge Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Horsham covering RH13 8BJ is John Milne (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Joanne Knowles (Liberal Democrats) and Lynn Audrey Lambert (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.