House prices in Horsham
The median price paid for a home in Horsham was £425,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,852 sales. House prices in Horsham fell 0.2% in the year to September 2026, and are 3.0% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Horsham was 15% higher than the median for South East (£370,000). The average private rent in Horsham was £1,474 a month in August 2026, 3.8% up on a year earlier (ONS). Horsham had 5.1 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Horsham stands out
- Horsham is the 18th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- Horsham has the 26th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 5.1 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
- Horsham has the 38th most home sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: 1.21 per 100 people in the 12 months to September 2026.
House prices in Horsham
The median price paid in Horsham was £425,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,852 sales, or £4,762 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £661,250 | 592 | £4,961 | +0.2% | +9.3% | £590,000 |
| Semi-detached | £443,250 | 476 | £4,893 | −0.4% | +10.8% | £400,000 |
| Terraced | £365,000 | 423 | £4,935 | −1.4% | +10.6% | £320,000 |
| Flats | £225,000 | 361 | £3,846 | −1.1% | +3.3% | £213,000 |
Compared with South East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham | £425,000 | −0.2% | +3.0% | £4,762 | −0.2% |
| South East | £370,000 | −1.3% | +4.2% | £4,310 | −1.2% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Horsham sold for a median £4,762 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 10% higher than the figure for South East (£4,310).
Horsham has the 59th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 21st highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Its −0.2% change over the year is the 151st biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 31st biggest rise of 64 local authorities in South East.
Deprivation in Horsham
Horsham is the 18th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 279th |
| Income | 272nd |
| Employment | 277th |
| Education and skills | 268th |
| Health | 277th |
| Crime | 271st |
| Barriers to housing and services | 115th |
| Living environment | 245th |
Crime in Horsham
The police recorded 7,505 crimes in Horsham in the 12 months to August 2026, 5.1 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Horsham rose 4.0% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 2.4% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1.89 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.39 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.55 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.25 |
Horsham has the 26th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 9th lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
How many homes sell in Horsham
1,826 homes were sold in Horsham in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.21 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Horsham were 10.8% up on the year before and 38.6% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 38th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th most of 64 local authorities in South East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Rents in Horsham
The average private rent in Horsham was £1,474 a month in August 2026, 3.8% up on a year earlier. Rents in Horsham are 34.4% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Horsham has the 69th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 23rd highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Broadband and mobile in Horsham
76.3% of premises in Horsham can get gigabit broadband and 96.7% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 76.3% can get full fibre, and 0.9% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 41st lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
83.7% of premises in Horsham get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Horsham
In the year ending June 2025, 9,413 people moved to Horsham from elsewhere in the UK and 8,208 moved away, a net gain of 1,205 (8.0 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Crawley 942
- Mid Sussex 598
- Brighton and Hove 527
Most moved out to
- Mid Sussex 554
- Arun 532
- Crawley 437
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Horsham
How much does a house cost in Horsham?
The median price paid for a home in Horsham was £425,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £661,250; semi-detached £443,250; terraced £365,000; flats £225,000.
Are house prices in Horsham going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Horsham fell 0.2%, and over five years it rose 3.0%. Across South East prices fell 1.3% over the same year.
How much is rent in Horsham?
The average private rent in Horsham was £1,474 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,023; 2 bed £1,352; 3 bed £1,700; 4+ bed £2,429.
Is Horsham a safe place to live?
Horsham had 5.1 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 26th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South East was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Horsham?
76.3% of premises in Horsham can get full fibre and 76.3% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Mid Sussex 17 km
- Adur 18 km
- Worthing 19 km
- Arun 19 km
- Crawley 19 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.