Area guide · Chichester

Living in Midhurst

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

At a glance

Midhurst is a village in Chichester, South East with a population of 5,366. The average house price is £602,052 and the overall crime rate is 61.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Midhurst ranks

Population

5,366

Avg House Price

£602,052

Crime Rate

61.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

153 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,263

Median Age

49.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Midhurst's detached homes (£838,382) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£272,237).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Midhurst prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£462,886 → £602,052).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£838,382	£750,000	57
Semi-Detached	£439,776	£405,000	31
Terraced	£380,896	£361,500	43
Flat	£272,237	£225,000	38

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Midhurst is 61.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Midhurst: violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Midhurst CofE Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Midhurst Rother College	Secondary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Midhurst averages 153 Mbps — 53% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Midhurst homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.5
% Rated C or Above	58.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,402

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,366
Median Age	49.4
Median Household Income	£28,263
Employment Rate	53.8%
Owner Occupied	65.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Midhurst?

The average house price in Midhurst is £602,052 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Midhurst is a flat, with an average price of £272,237.

Is Midhurst a safe place to live?

Midhurst has a recorded crime rate of 61.9 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 Midhurst?

Midhurst has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Midhurst?

Average broadband download speeds in Midhurst are around 153 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 85.4% of premises.

How big is Midhurst?

Midhurst is a settlement in Chichester with a population of approximately 5,366.

Most compared with

How does Midhurst stack up against its neighbours?

Arundel

Midhurst

House price: £531,358 · £602,052
Crime rate: 72.2 · 61.9
Distance: 12.1 mi

Barnham (Arun)

Midhurst

House price: £433,494 · £602,052
Crime rate: 27 · 61.9
Distance: 10.8 mi

Billingshurst

Midhurst

House price: £546,196 · £602,052
Crime rate: 34.2 · 61.9
Distance: 12.9 mi

Bognor Regis

Midhurst

House price: £348,998 · £602,052
Crime rate: 71.8 · 61.9
Distance: 13.8 mi

Bordon

Midhurst

House price: £369,717 · £602,052
Crime rate: 60.3 · 61.9
Distance: 10.5 mi

Chichester

Midhurst

House price: £550,043 · £602,052
Crime rate: 61.9 · 61.9
Distance: 10.3 mi

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