Area guide · Horsham

Living in Upper Beeding

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

At a glance

Upper Beeding is a village in Horsham, South East with a population of 3,100. The average house price is £410,830 and the overall crime rate is 45.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Upper Beeding ranks

Population

3,100

Avg House Price

£410,830

Crime Rate

45.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

408 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£35,195

Median Age

46.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Upper Beeding's detached homes (£580,458) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£210,400).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Upper Beeding prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£315,555 → £410,830).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£580,458	£572,000	12
Semi-Detached	£408,350	£377,500	20
Terraced	£335,154	£330,000	13
Flat	£210,400	£205,000	5

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Upper Beeding is 45.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Upper Beeding Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Upper Beeding averages 408 Mbps — 308% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Upper Beeding homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.5
% Rated C or Above	60.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,362

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,100
Median Age	46.6
Median Household Income	£35,195
Employment Rate	59.8%
Owner Occupied	72.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	37%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Upper Beeding?

The average house price in Upper Beeding is £410,830 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Upper Beeding?

The most affordable entry point in Upper Beeding is a flat, with an average price of £210,400.

Is Upper Beeding a safe place to live?

Upper Beeding has a recorded crime rate of 45.2 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 Upper Beeding?

Average broadband download speeds in Upper Beeding are around 408 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.8% of premises.

How big is Upper Beeding?

Upper Beeding is a settlement in Horsham with a population of approximately 3,100.

Most compared with

How does Upper Beeding stack up against its neighbours?

Arundel

Upper Beeding

House price: £531,358 · £410,830
Crime rate: 72.2 · 45.2
Distance: 11.3 mi

Billingshurst

Upper Beeding

House price: £546,196 · £410,830
Crime rate: 34.2 · 45.2
Distance: 11.6 mi

Brighton and Hove

Upper Beeding

House price: £511,915 · £410,830
Crime rate: 101.8 · 45.2
Distance: 7.5 mi

Broadbridge Heath

Upper Beeding

House price: £429,327 · £410,830
Crime rate: 45.4 · 45.2
Distance: 13.1 mi

Burgess Hill

Upper Beeding

House price: £423,336 · £410,830
Crime rate: 45.8 · 45.2
Distance: 8.8 mi

Cuckfield

Upper Beeding

House price: £674,259 · £410,830
Crime rate: 46.2 · 45.2
Distance: 11.3 mi

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