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RH13 8ES

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Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead

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Detailed insights for RH13 8ES

Overview

Postcode RH13 8ES 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 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% 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 6.8 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
15
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
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 23,380 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Cowfold & Partridge Green has a very low crime rate, with approximately 14.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 8ES.

Flood risk

No risk

Cowfold & Partridge Green near RH13 8ES 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 6.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
529.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
5.7(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.89(-24%)
Violence and sexual offences
3.26(-90%)
Drugs
1.63(-41%)
Other theft
1.63(-71%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
302
96.18%
Other White
6
1.91%
Caribbean
2
0.64%
Chinese
1
0.32%
Other Asian
1
0.32%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
39.16%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
17.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.41%
No qualifications
20
7.6%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
48.84%
Owns with a mortgage
56
43.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.75%
Total households: 129

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH13 8ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH13 8ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jan 20262, Ivy Villas, Horsham, RH13 8ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
28 Mar 2025April Cottage, High Street, Horsham, RH13 8ESDetachedFreehold£600,000
09 Feb 2026Short Row House, High Street, Horsham, RH13 8ETTerracedFreehold£940,000
15 Aug 2025Eldon Villa, Littleworth Lane, Horsham, RH13 8ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£585,000
16 Jul 20254, Blanches Road, Horsham, RH13 8HZSemi-DetachedFreehold£465,000

Schools

In the RH13 8ES 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 8ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryJolesfield CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RH13 8ES
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 8ES, 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 011BE01031633
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RH13 8ES

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

The area around RH13 8ES records about 15 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 8ES?

The median sale price around RH13 8ES 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 8ES?

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

How deprived is the area around RH13 8ES?

RH13 8ES scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,380 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Horsham covering RH13 8ES 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.