About Furnace Wood

Furnace Wood is a small village located in West Sussex, England, within the postcode area RH19. The village is surrounded by natural woodland, providing a peaceful environment for residents and visitors alike. The area is primarily residential, with a few local amenities that cater to the daily needs of the community. The village is well-connected to nearby towns, making it a convenient base for exploring the surrounding countryside. Walking trails in the vicinity offer opportunities for outdoor activities, while local shops and services can be found just a short drive away. Furnace Wood presents a quiet lifestyle, appealing to those who appreciate a rural setting close to urban conveniences.

School Ratings in Furnace Wood

Furnace Wood is served by 51 schools. Step by Step School Limited is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Furnace Wood

Property prices average £479K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £705K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Furnace Wood

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Criminal damage & arson accounts for the highest share in Furnace Wood, with 1 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Furnace Wood

Furnace Wood falls within the least deprived areas nationally, based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. The area benefits from strong employment, with few residents involuntarily out of work. Income levels across the area tend to be higher than the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Furnace Wood

Most properties in Furnace Wood can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,350 sales

Average Price £479K
£500 — £13M
Detached £705K 1,645
Semi £435K 1,035
Terraced £356K 897
Flat £237K 1,537

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

30 Primary
5 Secondary
16 Other
Felbridge Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Crawley Down Village CofE School Primary 1.1 miles Imberhorne School Secondary Good 1.3 miles Copthorne Preparatory School 1.5 miles St Peter's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 1.7 miles Halsford Park Primary School Primary Good 1.8 miles Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead Primary Good 1.8 miles St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead Primary 2 miles Copthorne CofE Junior School Primary Good 2.3 miles Fairway Infant School, Copthorne Primary Good 2.4 miles Blackwell Primary School Primary Good 2.5 miles Turners Hill Church of England Primary School Primary 2.6 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Furnace Wood IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation ranks Furnace Wood among the least deprived parts of England. Residents generally enjoy good access to employment and higher than average household incomes. Education and health outcomes in the area also compare favourably with the rest of the country.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
9/10
Education
8/10
Health
9/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
7/10
8,170 Children (0-15) 18%
26,858 Working Age 59%
13,611 Older (60+) 30%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Furnace Wood 3 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Furnace Wood falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Criminal damage & arson tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring town.

1 Criminal Damage & Arson
1 Public Order
1 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
Sussex Copthorne, Worth, Crawley Down and Turners Hill
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

East Grinstead Train Station 2.2 miles
Dormans Train Station 2.9 miles
Lingfield Train Station 3.5 miles
Three Bridges Train Station 4.4 miles
Horley Train Station 4.7 miles
Crawley Train Station 5.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Felbridge 0.6 miles Domewood 0.9 miles North End 1.2 miles Down Park 1.4 miles Crawley Down 1.4 miles Baldwins Hill 1.9 miles Newchapel 2 miles Felcourt 2.2 miles Copthorne 2.5 miles Blackwell 2.5 miles East Grinstead 2.6 miles Dormans Park 2.6 miles

Local Government

District Mid Sussex
County West Sussex
Ward East Grinstead Town
Constituency Mid Sussex
Parish East Grinstead
Region South East

Streets in RH19 30 shown View all streets

Acorn Close 1 Admiral's Bridge Lane 1 Alders Avenue 4 Alders View Drive 3 Allens Close 1 Ardingly Lane 1 Ardingly Road 2 Arkendale, Whittington College 1 Ashdown View 1 Ashplats Mews 2 Ashurst Way 1 Aspen Court 1 Austen Close 1 Badgers Way 1 Balcombe Lane 1 Baldwins Field 1 Balmoral 1 Barcombe Place 1 Barn Field Place 1 Barton Crescent 1 Bayhams Field 1 Beacon Rise 1 Beckett Way 1 Beeches Lane 1 Beechfields 1 Benchfield Close 1 Betchley Close 1 Birch Grove 1 Birch Tree Gardens 1 Blackberry Road 1

Postcodes in RH19 50 shown View all postcodes

RH19 1AA RH19 1AB RH19 1AE RH19 1AG RH19 1AH RH19 1AJ RH19 1AL RH19 1AN RH19 1AP RH19 1AQ RH19 1AR RH19 1AT RH19 1AU RH19 1AW RH19 1AX RH19 1AY RH19 1AZ RH19 1BA RH19 1BD RH19 1BE RH19 1BG RH19 1BJ RH19 1BL RH19 1BN RH19 1BP RH19 1BQ RH19 1BS RH19 1BT RH19 1BU RH19 1BW RH19 1BY RH19 1BZ RH19 1DA RH19 1DB RH19 1DD RH19 1DE RH19 1DF RH19 1DG RH19 1DH RH19 1DJ RH19 1DL RH19 1DP RH19 1DQ RH19 1DW RH19 1DZ RH19 1EA RH19 1EB RH19 1ED RH19 1EE RH19 1EG