Horsham house prices, schools and crime

Detached homes dominate at 37.2 per cent of the housing stock, and 72.3 per cent of households are owner-occupied. About 75 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Horsham. The area has 43 primary schools and 5 secondary schools, with 20 schools rated good or better by Ofsted. Crime stands at 5.7 incidents per 1,000 residents monthly, led by anti-social behaviour and violent crime. Health outcomes are strong: male life expectancy is 82.7 years and female 86.1 years. Air quality is low for nitrogen dioxide and moderate for particulate matter. Rail access is convenient at 2.1 km to the nearest station, with a 60-minute commute to London Victoria from Christs Hospital Rail Station. Gigabit-capable broadband reaches 65.7 per cent of premises. The local economy is active, with 32,921 companies and 3,714 new incorporations in the past 12 months.