Billingshurst vs Henfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Billingshurst is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Billingshurst has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Henfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billingshurst
£546,196
Henfield
£625,794
Crime Rate
Billingshurst
34.2
Henfield
45.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billingshurst
0.0%
Henfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billingshurst
311.6
Henfield
271.8
EPC Rating
Billingshurst
68.5
Henfield
70.4
Median Income
Billingshurst
£35,767
Henfield
£34,970
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £546,196, Billingshurst undercuts Henfield (£625,794) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Billingshurst is a flat at £172,513, while in Henfield it is a flat at £229,600.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Henfield (£229,600 vs £172,513).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Henfield prices grew faster — 28% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBillingshurst has a crime rate of 34.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32% lower than Henfield at 45.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Billingshurst is violent-crime, while in Henfield it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 2 schools in Billingshurst, 0% are in the top two inspection bands. In Henfield, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Billingshurst School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Henfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billingshurst | Henfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Billingshurst averages 311.6 Mbps – ahead of Henfield's 271.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Billingshurst and 90.8% in Henfield. Gigabit availability stands at 57.1% in Billingshurst and 47% in Henfield.
Billingshurst is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (312 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Henfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Billingshurst averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,410 in Billingshurst and £1,268 in Henfield. 57.2% of homes in Billingshurst have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Henfield.
Henfield has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,766.7 in Billingshurst and £34,969.5 in Henfield. The median age is 47.3 in Billingshurst and 45.8 in Henfield. Owner-occupancy is 69.8% in Billingshurst versus 72.4% in Henfield. Employment rates stand at 57.4% in Billingshurst and 61% in Henfield.
| Indicator | Billingshurst | Henfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,121 | 5,630 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £35,766.7 | £34,969.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.4% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.8% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 37.9% |
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