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RH13 8BY

Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead

Horsham

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Detailed insights for RH13 8BY

Overview

Postcode RH13 8BY is located in a rural town, within the Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead area of Horsham in the South East region, and forms part of the Cowfold & Partridge Green area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 median sale price in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead is £432,500 (around £442 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £350,000 and £526,875. The nearest station is Horsham, about 5.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
42.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Cowfold & Partridge Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,901 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Cowfold & Partridge Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.6%

Approximately 42.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from RH13 8BY.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Horsham located about 5.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
3,782.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
10.65(-13%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.89(-69%)
Other theft
7.6(+35%)
Public order
6.84(+13%)
Vehicle crime
6.08(+64%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
95.04%
Other White
13
4.96%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
47
22.07%
No qualifications
41
19.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
19.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.27%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
46
37.7%
Owns outright
34
27.87%
Owns with a mortgage
23
18.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.02%
Social rents from council
6
4.92%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead

Median price: £432,500
Price per sq ft: £442
Sales (last 12 months): 64
Typical range (middle 50%): £350K – £527K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £432,500 (about £442 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
Detached16£555,000£475
Semi-Detached27£450,000£433
Terraced18£364,460£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£520,000£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£437,500£375,000
2026£670,000—£465,000£354,460
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£385£334£376£321
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£475£311£434£434
2026£516—£433£443
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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH13 8BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH13 8BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 2025Unit B, Farren Court, The Street, Horsham, RH13 8BPOtherFreehold£300,000
29 Aug 2025The Village Store, The Street, Horsham, RH13 8BWOtherLeasehold£160,000
06 Feb 20262, The Gables, Bolney Road, Horsham, RH13 8AATerracedFreehold£358,920
29 Aug 2025Hollygate, Bolney Road, Horsham, RH13 8AATerracedFreehold£317,500
20 Jun 20254, Yew Tree Close, Horsham, RH13 8BZDetachedFreehold£335,000

Schools

In the RH13 8BY 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 8BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RH13 8BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RH13 8BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodHorsham Road, Horsham, RH13 8BTWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Horsham district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,983
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

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 8BY, 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
ParishCowfoldE04009955
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cowfold & Partridge GreenE02006598
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Horsham 011CE01031634
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about RH13 8BY

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

The area around RH13 8BY records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8BY?

The median sale price around RH13 8BY in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead is £432,500 (about £442 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RH13 8BY?

There is 1 school close to RH13 8BY, including St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RH13 8BY?

RH13 8BY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,901 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Horsham covering RH13 8BY 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).