Area guide · Horsham

Living in Henfield

A snapshot of life in Henfield, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Henfield is a village in Horsham, South East with a population of 5,630. The average house price is £625,794 and the overall crime rate is 45.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Henfield ranks

Population

5,630

Avg House Price

£625,794

Crime Rate

45.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

272 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,969.5

Median Age

45.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Henfield's detached homes (£825,776) command roughly 3.6× the price of a flat (£229,600).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Henfield prices have risen 28% over the last 9 years (£489,445 → £625,794).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£825,776	£690,000	48
Semi-Detached	£505,873	£470,000	24
Terraced	£389,412	£355,000	17
Flat	£229,600	£238,000	5

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Henfield is 45.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Henfield: violent crime (36% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
St Peter's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Henfield averages 272 Mbps — 172% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Henfield homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.4
% Rated C or Above	63.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,268

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,630
Median Age	45.8
Median Household Income	£34,969.5
Employment Rate	61%
Owner Occupied	72.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Henfield?

The average house price in Henfield is £625,794 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Henfield?

The most affordable entry point in Henfield is a flat, with an average price of £229,600.

Is Henfield a safe place to live?

Henfield has a recorded crime rate of 45.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Henfield?

Henfield has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Henfield?

Average broadband download speeds in Henfield are around 272 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.8% of premises.

How big is Henfield?

Henfield is a settlement in Horsham with a population of approximately 5,630.

Most compared with

How does Henfield stack up against its neighbours?

Arundel

Henfield

House price: £531,358 · £625,794
Crime rate: 72.2 · 45.3
Distance: 13.4 mi

Billingshurst

Henfield

House price: £546,196 · £625,794
Crime rate: 34.2 · 45.3
Distance: 9.8 mi

Brighton and Hove

Henfield

House price: £511,915 · £625,794
Crime rate: 101.8 · 45.3
Distance: 8.8 mi

Broadbridge Heath

Henfield

House price: £429,327 · £625,794
Crime rate: 45.4 · 45.3
Distance: 10.2 mi

Burgess Hill

Henfield

House price: £423,336 · £625,794
Crime rate: 45.8 · 45.3
Distance: 6.3 mi

Crawley (Crawley)

Henfield

House price: £421,713 · £625,794
Crime rate: 111.5 · 45.3
Distance: 13.4 mi

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