Billingshurst vs Midhurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Billingshurst offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Billingshurst has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Midhurst edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billingshurst
£546,196
Midhurst
£602,052
Crime Rate
Billingshurst
34.2
Midhurst
61.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billingshurst
0.0%
Midhurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billingshurst
311.6
Midhurst
153.1
EPC Rating
Billingshurst
68.5
Midhurst
68.5
Median Income
Billingshurst
£35,767
Midhurst
£28,263
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Billingshurst is £546,196, which is 9% less than Midhurst at £602,052. The most affordable entry point in Billingshurst is a flat at £172,513, while in Midhurst it is a flat at £272,237.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Midhurst (£272,237 vs £172,513).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Midhurst prices grew faster — 30% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 34.2 offences per 1,000 people, Billingshurst is the safer of the two – 81% lower than Midhurst's 61.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Billingshurst is violent-crime, while in Midhurst 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 EastMidhurst has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Billingshurst. Billingshurst has 2 schools in total, while Midhurst has 2.
Billingshurst School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Midhurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billingshurst | Midhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Billingshurst offers faster average downloads at 311.6 Mbps, compared to 153.1 Mbps in Midhurst. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Billingshurst and 85.4% in Midhurst. Gigabit availability stands at 57.1% in Billingshurst and 19.7% in Midhurst.
Billingshurst is the faster of the two by 104% on average download speed (312 vs 153 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Billingshurst are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.5 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Midhurst. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,410 in Billingshurst and £1,402 in Midhurst. 57.2% of homes in Billingshurst have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Midhurst.
Midhurst has more energy-efficient housing — 58.1% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,766.7 in Billingshurst and £28,263 in Midhurst. The median age is 47.3 in Billingshurst and 49.4 in Midhurst. Employment rates stand at 57.4% in Billingshurst and 53.8% in Midhurst. Owner-occupancy is 69.8% in Billingshurst versus 65.4% in Midhurst.
| Indicator | Billingshurst | Midhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,121 | 5,366 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 49.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,766.7 | £28,263 |
| Employment Rate | 57.4% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.8% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 37.2% |
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