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Property market | £469,195 for a semi-detached property |
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Airport access | Closest airport is London Gatwick (9.2 miles) |
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Broadband | 54.3mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) |
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Ethnic diversity | White: 92.2% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 7.8% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) |
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Socio-economic status | Ranked 48 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 566 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Mid Sussex level) |
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Community | Median age is 43.8 | Population of 2,884 | Happiness is Above Average for West Sussex, High for UK |
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Crime | 2.0 burglaries per 1k people (Mid Sussex) |
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Commute (approx) | - East Croydon (38 mins) - London Bridge (54 mins) - Victoria (59 mins) - London St Pancras (69 mins) - Cannon Street (73 mins) - Kings Cross (77 mins) - Charing Cross (78 mins)... (view more here) |
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£469,195 for a semi-detached property |
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Closest airport is London Gatwick (9.2 miles) |
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54.3mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) |
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Median age is 43.8 | 2,884 | Happiness is Above Average for West Sussex, High for UK |
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Ranked 48 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 566 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Mid Sussex level) |
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2.0 burglaries per 1k people (Mid Sussex) |
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Click icons on the map for more detail.Ashurst Wood has one main store nearby, Tesco Forest Row Esso Express. We found one nearby bar: The Maypole Inn. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, there are a few nearby, including: In Gear Cycle Sport, Java And Jazz, Khans Balti, Prosperity Restaurant, Yard Yoga. There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Emilio's Coffee, Maria's Cafe, Riverview Cafe. Ashurst Wood has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Ashurst Wood has had a steady increase over the last few years and accelerating growth. Based on data published on 14 August 2024, on average a detached house costs £727,650, which is up 3.6% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £469,195 (up 4.8% on last year) , a terraced house £370,056 (up 3.8% on last year) and a flat £226,997. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £958 per month. Property prices in Ashurst Wood are similar to the average property prices across West Sussex and are much higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Ashurst Wood, prices have risen at a similar rate compared to the annual average price change seen across the West Sussex region.
Property data is based on Mid Sussex level pricing data and is as at June 2024 (publicised 14 August 2024)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to June 2024
| County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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| Northumberland | £341,537 | +9.1% | £193,799 | +9.1% |
| Oxfordshire | £681,167 | +7.2% | £446,842 | +8.5% |
| Warwickshire | £497,044 | +5.4% | £296,606 | +4.9% |
| Lancashire | £327,674 | +5.0% | £202,231 | +4.7% |
| Staffordshire | £368,206 | +4.6% | £231,129 | +5.4% |
| Buckinghamshire | £827,077 | +4.6% | £460,901 | +6.3% |
| Derbyshire | £337,829 | +4.5% | £211,624 | +3.9% |
| West Northamptonshire | £468,120 | +4.2% | £282,342 | +5.3% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £330,614 | +4.2% | £211,375 | +4.4% |
| Nottinghamshire | £339,334 | +4.2% | £214,324 | +4.5% |
| Leicestershire | £411,159 | +3.8% | £258,580 | +4.0% |
| Worcestershire | £449,059 | +3.7% | £281,497 | +4.8% |
| West Yorkshire | £351,674 | +3.7% | £216,569 | +4.4% |
| South Yorkshire | £291,325 | +3.7% | £192,231 | +4.7% |
| North Yorkshire | £413,652 | +3.6% | £267,964 | +4.5% |
| Greater Manchester | £405,945 | +3.6% | £266,387 | +3.8% |
| Shropshire | £395,032 | +3.3% | £256,716 | +5.5% |
| Gloucestershire | £525,561 | +3.1% | £333,967 | +3.5% |
| Herefordshire | £432,901 | +2.8% | £285,029 | +5.2% |
| West Sussex | £651,933 | +2.8% | £426,962 | +3.6% |
| Merseyside | £340,799 | +2.6% | £220,544 | +2.5% |
| Cambridgeshire | £468,546 | +2.2% | £329,883 | +4.2% |
| Hertfordshire | £909,469 | +2.0% | £535,434 | +2.5% |
| Devon | £483,813 | +1.7% | £334,482 | +4.3% |
| Essex | £566,401 | +1.4% | £375,725 | +2.5% |
| West Midlands | £407,451 | +1.2% | £251,243 | +2.2% |
| North Northamptonshire | £411,956 | +1.2% | £254,927 | +2.6% |
| Somerset | £440,632 | +0.9% | £290,138 | +3.0% |
| Suffolk | £432,182 | +0.6% | £274,497 | +0.9% |
| Wiltshire | £494,939 | +0.6% | £322,678 | +2.7% |
| Kent | £582,570 | +0.3% | £371,997 | +1.2% |
| Dorset | £512,149 | +0.2% | £345,395 | +2.6% |
| Hampshire | £605,590 | +0.2% | £380,521 | +1.3% |
| Norfolk | £385,381 | 0.0% | £261,753 | +2.2% |
| East Sussex | £567,509 | -0.2% | £375,770 | +1.6% |
| London | £1,032,371 | -0.7% | £680,157 | +2.6% |
| Surrey | £916,153 | -0.8% | £535,732 | +1.0% |
| Cornwall | £432,953 | -1.1% | £293,238 | +1.3% |
| Lincolnshire | £294,743 | -1.3% | £201,941 | +1.1% |
| Isle of Wight | £412,903 | -3.6% | £289,954 | -1.5% |
| Rutland | £496,567 | -5.6% | £313,758 | -3.6% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Ashurst Wood, or click here to browse the longer list of Ashurst Wood property transactions from 2023.
Ashurst Wood has a few schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Brambletye School (Independent school) which is both a primary and secondary school and is based in Lewes Road, East Grinstead. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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| School | Type | Outstanding? |
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| Forest Row Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
| Michael Hall School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
| Ashurst Wood Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Estcots Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Sackville School | Secondary school Community school - Mixed | No |
| Brambletye School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
| School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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| Forest Row Church of England Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/10/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Forest Row | |
| Ashurst Wood Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/23/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | East Grinstead | |
| Estcots Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/19/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | East Grinstead | |
| Sackville School Save school | Secondary school Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/19/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | East Grinstead | |
| Michael Hall School Save school | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | 4: Inadequate (28/03/2019) | 107 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Forest Row |
| Brambletye School Save school | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | East Grinstead |
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| Forest Row Church of England Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/10/2018) |
| Ashurst Wood Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/23/2012) |
| Estcots Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/19/2015) |
| Sackville School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (3/19/2015) |
| Michael Hall School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 4: Inadequate (28/03/2019) 107 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Brambletye School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary |
| Station | Distance from Ashurst Wood | Commute options |
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| East Grinstead A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -7% from the previous year. | 2 miles |
- East Croydon (40 mins - Thameslink - £451 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (59 mins - Thameslink - £451 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (64 mins - Southern - £451 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (69 mins - Thameslink - £451 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 73 mins - Southeastern - £451 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 78 mins - Southeastern - £451 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 91 mins - London Overground - £451 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 96 mins - Southern) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 104 mins - Thameslink - £451 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 153 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 271 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details |
| Dormans A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | 4 miles |
- East Croydon (37 mins - Thameslink - £277 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (56 mins - Thameslink - £277 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (61 mins - Southern - £277 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (66 mins - Thameslink - £277 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 70 mins - Southeastern - £277 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 75 mins - Southeastern - £277 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 88 mins - London Overground - £277 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 93 mins - Southern) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 101 mins - Thameslink - £277 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 150 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 268 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details |
| Lingfield A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- East Croydon (34 mins - Thameslink - £393 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (53 mins - Thameslink - £393 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (58 mins - Southern - £393 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (63 mins - Thameslink - £393 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 67 mins - Southeastern - £393 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 72 mins - Southeastern - £393 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 85 mins - London Overground - £393 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 90 mins - Southern) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 98 mins - Thameslink - £393 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 147 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 265 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details |
| Hever A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +10% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- East Croydon (32 mins - Southern - £304 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (55 mins - Southern - £304 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 61 mins - Southern - £304 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 74 mins - Thameslink - £304 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 88 mins - Southern) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 91 mins - London Overground - £304 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 107 mins - Southern - £304 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 146 mins - Thameslink) View details |
| Edenbridge Town A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +26% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- East Croydon (28 mins - Southern) View details - London Bridge (51 mins - Southern) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 57 mins - Southern) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 70 mins - Thameslink) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 84 mins - Southern) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 87 mins - London Overground) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Southern) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 142 mins - Thameslink) View details |
| Edenbridge (Kent) | 9 miles |
- East Croydon (1 change(s) - 45 mins - Thameslink) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 58 mins - Southeastern) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 65 mins - Southern) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 69 mins - Southeastern) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 75 mins - Southern) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 76 mins - Thameslink) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 114 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 154 mins - Thameslink) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Mid Sussex) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
| Ethnicity | % of Mid Sussex residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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| White | 92.2% | 81.7% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 9.3% |
| Mixed | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Mid Sussex consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
| Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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| Intermediate occupations | 13.4% | |
| Small employers and own account workers | 11.5% | |
| Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 18.7% | 48 out of 573 |
| Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 25.2% | |
| Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 4.8% | |
| Semi-routine occupations | 10.0% | |
| Routine occupations | 7.3% | |
| Never worked / long-term unemployed | 4.4% | 566 out of 573 |
| Full-time students | 4.7% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in West Sussex is average (53mbps). Ashurst Wood is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 54.3mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Mid Sussex level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
| Average speed | 54.3 mbps |
| % households with superfast broadband access | 95.8% |
| % households unable to access decent broadband | 0.6% |
Crime stats were found at the Mid Sussex level:
| Type | Mid Sussex | UK |
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| Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 43 | 93 |
| Burglaries (per thousand people) | 2 | 5 |
| Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 5 | 10 |
| Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
| Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 17 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Ashurst Wood.
Flood warningsThere are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
Flood areasThe areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
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| Kent S London and E Sussex | River Medway | River Medway from Forest Row to Penshurst, including Ashurst |
| Kent S London and E Sussex | River Medway | River Medway between Forest Row and Penshurst, including Ashurst and Hartwell |
| Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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| Ashurst Wood, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £469,195 Detached: £727,650 | 43 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 | 18.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
| Balcombe, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £469,195 Detached: £727,650 | 43 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 17.9% residents in higher managerial positions 4.5% residents long-term unemployed |
| Haywards Heath, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £469,195 Detached: £727,650 | 43 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 | 18.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
| Lindfield, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £469,195 Detached: £727,650 | 43 | Primary: 7Secondary: 2 | 18.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
| Hassocks, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £469,195 Detached: £727,650 | 43 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 | 17.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
| Selsey, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £447,901 Detached: £726,090 | 67 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 15.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
| Midhurst, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £447,901 Detached: £726,090 | 67 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 | 15.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
| Chichester, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £447,901 Detached: £726,090 | 67 | Primary: 14Secondary: 6 | 15.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
| Petworth, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £447,901 Detached: £726,090 | 67 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 17.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
| Horsham, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £428,764 Detached: £681,767 | 48 | Primary: 12Secondary: 5 | 17.9% residents in higher managerial positions 4.5% residents long-term unemployed |
| Crawley, West Sussex Affordability: Average Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £407,692 Detached: £624,610 | 108 | Primary: 15Secondary: 6 | N/A |
| Three Bridges, West Sussex Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £407,692 Detached: £624,610 | 108 | Primary: 15Secondary: 5 | 10.5% residents in higher managerial positions 7.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Hot property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £436,029 Detached: £584,386 | 68 | Primary: 6Secondary: | 12.4% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
| Middleton-on-Sea, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £364,042 Detached: £562,896 | 69 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 9.0% residents in higher managerial positions 7.6% residents long-term unemployed |
| Arundel, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £364,042 Detached: £562,896 | 69 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 17.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
| Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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| Ashurst Wood, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £469,195 Detached: £727,650 | 43 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 |
| Balcombe, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £469,195 Detached: £727,650 | 43 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Haywards Heath, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £469,195 Detached: £727,650 | 43 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 |
| Lindfield, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £469,195 Detached: £727,650 | 43 | Primary: 7Secondary: 2 |
| Hassocks, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £469,195 Detached: £727,650 | 43 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 |
| Selsey, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £447,901 Detached: £726,090 | 67 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
| Midhurst, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £447,901 Detached: £726,090 | 67 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 |
| Chichester, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £447,901 Detached: £726,090 | 67 | Primary: 14Secondary: 6 |
| Petworth, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £447,901 Detached: £726,090 | 67 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Horsham, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £428,764 Detached: £681,767 | 48 | Primary: 12Secondary: 5 |
| Crawley, West Sussex Affordability: Average Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £407,692 Detached: £624,610 | 108 | Primary: 15Secondary: 6 |
| Three Bridges, West Sussex Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £407,692 Detached: £624,610 | 108 | Primary: 15Secondary: 5 |
| Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Hot property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £436,029 Detached: £584,386 | 68 | Primary: 6Secondary: |
| Middleton-on-Sea, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £364,042 Detached: £562,896 | 69 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Arundel, West Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Hot property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £364,042 Detached: £562,896 | 69 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
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