Living in BN5, Horsham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BN5 in Horsham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Horsham: £436,940, down 0.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around BN5
78 recorded home sales on the streets around central BN5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £547,000 and a range from £210,000 to £2,060,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 PARSONAGE ROAD, BN5 9JG | terraced | £345,000 | 2026-06-02 |
| PROVIDENCE HENFIELD COMMON NORTH, BN5 9RL | semi-detached | £1,275,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 1 THE HOOKS, BN5 9UY | detached | £570,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 26 MILL DRIVE, BN5 9RY | detached | £565,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 3 SPRINGHILLS, BN5 9EG | terraced | £360,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 14 SPRINGHILLS, BN5 9EG | semi-detached | £272,000 | 2026-03-16 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
2 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Jolesfield CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.8 mi |
2 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 23.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 21.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.8% |
| Skilled trades | 10.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
34 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BN5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Horsham's figures.
Common questions about BN5
What is the average house price in BN5?
The average sold price in Horsham is £436,940 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BN5?
Prices in Horsham are down 0.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BN5?
The median of 78 recorded sales around central BN5 in the last 2 years is £547,000, ranging from £210,000 to £2,060,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BN5?
2 schools sit within 3 miles of central BN5, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BN5?
34 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BN5 at risk of flooding?
Central BN5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BN5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £547,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 34 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BN5 safe?
34 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BN5 or BN44, BN5 or BN45, BN5 or BN6.
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