Billingshurst vs Storrington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Storrington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Billingshurst has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Storrington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billingshurst
£546,196
Storrington
£496,704
Crime Rate
Billingshurst
34.2
Storrington
45.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billingshurst
0.0%
Storrington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billingshurst
311.6
Storrington
294.2
EPC Rating
Billingshurst
68.5
Storrington
68.5
Median Income
Billingshurst
£35,767
Storrington
£31,729
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £496,704, Storrington undercuts Billingshurst (£546,196) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Billingshurst is a flat at £172,513, while in Storrington it is a flat at £202,385.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Billingshurst (£819,093 vs £712,549).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billingshurst prices grew faster — 26% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBillingshurst has a crime rate of 34.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33% lower than Storrington at 45.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Billingshurst is violent-crime, while in Storrington 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 Storrington, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Billingshurst School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Storrington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billingshurst | Storrington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Billingshurst averages 311.6 Mbps – ahead of Storrington's 294.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Billingshurst and 90.9% in Storrington. Gigabit availability stands at 57.1% in Billingshurst and 52% in Storrington.
Billingshurst is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (312 vs 294 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Billingshurst leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.5 (C), while Storrington averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,410 in Billingshurst and £1,382 in Storrington. 57.2% of homes in Billingshurst have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Storrington.
Storrington has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,766.7 in Billingshurst and £31,729 in Storrington. The median age is 47.3 in Billingshurst and 48 in Storrington. Owner-occupancy is 69.8% in Billingshurst versus 68.8% in Storrington. Employment rates stand at 57.4% in Billingshurst and 56.8% in Storrington.
| Indicator | Billingshurst | Storrington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,121 | 8,713 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £35,766.7 | £31,729 |
| Employment Rate | 57.4% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.8% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 37.1% |
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