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Area guide · Horsham

Living in Southwater

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

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At a glance

Southwater is a village in Horsham, South East with a population of 11,204. The average house price is £449,850 and the overall crime rate is 34.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Southwater ranks

Population

11,204

Avg House Price

£449,850

Crime Rate

34.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

357 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,969.5

Median Age

45.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Southwater's detached homes (£591,556) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£211,133).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Southwater prices have risen 21% over the last 9 years (£372,148 → £449,850).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£591,556	£580,000	45
Semi-Detached	£440,706	£432,500	30
Terraced	£364,355	£375,000	31
Flat	£211,133	£215,000	15

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Southwater is 34.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Southwater: shoplifting (22% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	3
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Castlewood Primary School	Primary	Good
Southwater Infant Academy	Primary	Good
Southwater Junior Academy	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Southwater averages 357 Mbps — 257% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Southwater 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	11,204
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 Southwater?

The average house price in Southwater is £449,850 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Southwater is a flat, with an average price of £211,133.

Is Southwater a safe place to live?

Southwater has a recorded crime rate of 34.1 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 Southwater?

Southwater has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Southwater?

Average broadband download speeds in Southwater are around 357 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.2% of premises.

How big is Southwater?

Southwater is a settlement in Horsham with a population of approximately 11,204.

Most compared with

How does Southwater stack up against its neighbours?

Billingshurst

Southwater

House price: £546,196 · £449,850
Crime rate: 34.2 · 34.1
Distance: 4.4 mi

Bramley and Wonersh

Southwater

House price: £413,486 · £449,850
Crime rate: 37 · 34.1
Distance: 14.4 mi

Broadbridge Heath

Southwater

House price: £429,327 · £449,850
Crime rate: 45.4 · 34.1
Distance: 2.8 mi

Burgess Hill

Southwater

House price: £423,336 · £449,850
Crime rate: 45.8 · 34.1
Distance: 10.5 mi

Copthorne

Southwater

House price: £543,218 · £449,850
Crime rate: 45.6 · 34.1
Distance: 12.7 mi

Cranleigh

Southwater

House price: £664,392 · £449,850
Crime rate: 58.9 · 34.1
Distance: 9.8 mi

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