Area guide · East Hampshire

Living in Horndean

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

At a glance

Horndean is a town in East Hampshire, South East with a population of 34,046. The average house price is £667,841 and the overall crime rate is 43.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Horndean ranks

Population

34,046

Avg House Price

£667,841

Crime Rate

43.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

414 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,001.3

Median Age

46.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Horndean's detached homes (£523,971) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£164,143).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Horndean prices have risen 137% over the last 9 years (£281,592 → £667,841).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£523,971	£451,250	34
Semi-Detached	£352,661	£343,000	19
Terraced	£279,892	£257,500	16
Flat	£164,143	£153,750	14

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Horndean is 43.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Horndean: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	8
Primary	6
Secondary	2
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Horndean Church of England Junior School	Primary	Good
Horndean Infant School	Primary	Good
Horndean Technology College	Secondary	No rating available
Padnell Infant School	Primary	Good
Padnell Junior School	Primary	Good
Petersgate Infant School	Primary	Good
The Cowplain School	Secondary	Good
Woodcroft Primary	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Horndean averages 414 Mbps — 314% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Horndean homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 67.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.9
% Rated C or Above	67.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,184

Demographics & Economy

Population	34,046
Median Age	46.3
Median Household Income	£34,001.3
Employment Rate	57.4%
Owner Occupied	68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	36.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Horndean?

The average house price in Horndean is £667,841 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Horndean is a flat, with an average price of £164,143.

Is Horndean a safe place to live?

Horndean has a recorded crime rate of 43.5 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 Horndean?

Horndean has 8 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Horndean?

Average broadband download speeds in Horndean are around 414 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.3% of premises.

How big is Horndean?

Horndean is a settlement in East Hampshire with a population of approximately 34,046.

Most compared with

How does Horndean stack up against its neighbours?

Bishop's Waltham

Horndean

House price: £343,737 · £667,841
Crime rate: 55.2 · 43.5
Distance: 9.4 mi

Botley

Horndean

House price: £430,994 · £667,841
Crime rate: 54.7 · 43.5
Distance: 11.6 mi

Bursledon

Horndean

House price: £382,717 · £667,841
Crime rate: 54.7 · 43.5
Distance: 13.4 mi

Chichester

Horndean

House price: £550,043 · £667,841
Crime rate: 61.9 · 43.5
Distance: 11.5 mi

Colden Common

Horndean

House price: £427,667 · £667,841
Crime rate: 55.4 · 43.5
Distance: 14.5 mi

Denmead

Horndean

House price: £413,244 · £667,841
Crime rate: 55.5 · 43.5
Distance: 2.4 mi

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