Area guide · Eastleigh

Living in Horton Heath

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

At a glance

Horton Heath is a village in Eastleigh, South East with a population of 3,047. The average house price is £376,434 and the overall crime rate is 54.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Horton Heath ranks

Population

3,047

Avg House Price

£376,434

Crime Rate

54.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

416 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,189

Median Age

44.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Horton Heath's detached homes (£467,750) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£148,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Horton Heath prices have risen 9% over the last 9 years (£344,800 → £376,434).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£467,750	£477,500	16
Semi-Detached	£358,333	£357,500	6
Terraced	£292,679	£278,750	14
Flat	£148,000	£148,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Horton Heath is 54.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Horton Heath: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Horton Heath averages 416 Mbps — 316% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Horton Heath homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.1
% Rated C or Above	68.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,152

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,047
Median Age	44.5
Median Household Income	£34,189
Employment Rate	60.8%
Owner Occupied	68.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Horton Heath?

The average house price in Horton Heath is £376,434 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Horton Heath?

The most affordable entry point in Horton Heath is a flat, with an average price of £148,000.

Is Horton Heath a safe place to live?

Horton Heath has a recorded crime rate of 54.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Horton Heath?

Average broadband download speeds in Horton Heath are around 416 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.7% of premises.

How big is Horton Heath?

Horton Heath is a settlement in Eastleigh with a population of approximately 3,047.

Most compared with

How does Horton Heath stack up against its neighbours?

Bishop's Waltham

Horton Heath

House price: £343,737 · £376,434
Crime rate: 55.2 · 54.8
Distance: 3.6 mi

Blackfield and Langley

Horton Heath

House price: £436,368 · £376,434
Crime rate: 54.4 · 54.8
Distance: 9.9 mi

Botley

Horton Heath

House price: £430,994 · £376,434
Crime rate: 54.7 · 54.8
Distance: 2.6 mi

Bursledon

Horton Heath

House price: £382,717 · £376,434
Crime rate: 54.7 · 54.8
Distance: 4.4 mi

Chandler's Ford

Horton Heath

House price: £449,614 · £376,434
Crime rate: 54.7 · 54.8
Distance: 4.5 mi

Colden Common

Horton Heath

House price: £427,667 · £376,434
Crime rate: 55.4 · 54.8
Distance: 3.2 mi

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