About Lower Beeding

Lower Beeding is a small village located in West Sussex, England, within the postcode area RH13. It lies approximately five miles north of the larger town of Horsham, making it accessible for those who wish to explore the surrounding countryside. The village features a mix of residential homes and local amenities, including a primary school and a few shops catering to the needs of the community. The area is characterised by its rural landscape, with fields and woodlands providing opportunities for walking and enjoying nature. Lower Beeding is also close to the South Downs National Park, which offers further outdoor activities and scenic views. The village's location makes it a convenient base for exploring both the countryside and nearby towns.

School Ratings in Lower Beeding

Families in Lower Beeding have access to 41 local schools. Heron Way Primary School and Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 16 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Lower Beeding

Homes sell for an average of £537K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £713K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Lower Beeding

Crime in the area is lower than the national average.

Deprivation and Employment in Lower Beeding

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Lower Beeding among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Lower Beeding

Lower Beeding benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,218 sales

Average Price £537K
£2K — £37.71M
Detached £713K 1,885
Semi £431K 1,188
Terraced £360K 842
Flat £226K 951

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

26 Primary
3 Secondary
12 Other
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Lower Beeding Primary Good 0.3 miles St Andrew's CofE Primary School Primary Good 2.2 miles Heron Way Primary School Primary Outstanding 2.6 miles Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham Outstanding 2.8 miles The Forest School Secondary 2.9 miles Handcross Primary School Primary Good 2.9 miles Brantridge School Good 3 miles Millais School Secondary Good 3.1 miles St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School Primary Good 3.1 miles Colgate Primary School Primary Good 3.2 miles Leechpool Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 3.2 miles Brighton College Prep Handcross 3.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Lower Beeding IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Lower Beeding experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
9/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
6/10
10,868 Children (0-15) 19%
35,043 Working Age 60%
16,195 Older (60+) 28%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18.4% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.8% 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 Lower Beeding 1 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Lower Beeding are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

1 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
Sussex Rusper, Colgate, Lower Beeding and Nuthurst
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

Littlehaven Train Station 3.3 miles
Horsham Train Station 3.6 miles
Faygate Train Station 4.6 miles
Christs Hospital Train Station 4.9 miles
Warnham Train Station 5.2 miles
Balcombe Train Station 5.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Ashfold Crossways 0.9 miles Monk's Gate 1.2 miles Crabtree 1.2 miles Mannings Heath 1.4 miles Coolhurst Wood 1.8 miles Nuthurst 2 miles Slaugham 2 miles Warninglid 2 miles Doomsday Green 2.2 miles Maplehurst 2.6 miles Handcross 2.8 miles New Town 2.8 miles

Local Government

District Horsham
County West Sussex
Ward Denne
Constituency Horsham
Parish Horsham, unparished area
Region South East

Streets in RH13 30 shown View all streets

Abbots Leigh 1 Abbotsbury Court 1 Acorn Avenue 3 Acorns 1 Allendale 1 Alley Groves 2 Amber Glade 2 Andrew's Lane 1 Andrews Road 2 Anvil Close 1 Arthur Road 3 Arun Gardens 1 Arun Way 1 Ash Road 1 Ashdown Court 1 Athelstan Way 1 Ayshe Court Drive 4 Bakers Close 2 Bakers Lane 4 Bakers Mews 1 Bar Lane 2 Barleycroft 1 Barnes Wallis Avenue 1 Barrington Road 1 Bashurst Copse 1 Bashurst Hill 5 Bassels Lane 1 Bedford Road 4 Bedford Square 1 Beechwood 2

Postcodes in RH13 50 shown View all postcodes

RH13 0AA RH13 0AB RH13 0AD RH13 0AE RH13 0AF RH13 0AG RH13 0AH RH13 0AJ RH13 0AL RH13 0AN RH13 0AQ RH13 0AR RH13 0AS RH13 0AT RH13 0AU RH13 0AW RH13 0AX RH13 0AY RH13 0AZ RH13 0BA RH13 0BB RH13 0BD RH13 0BE RH13 0BF RH13 0BG RH13 0BH RH13 0BJ RH13 0BL RH13 0BP RH13 0GN RH13 0JA RH13 0JB RH13 0JD RH13 0JE RH13 0JL RH13 0JN RH13 0JQ RH13 0JR RH13 0JS RH13 0JT RH13 0JU RH13 0JW RH13 0JX RH13 0JY RH13 0JZ RH13 0LA RH13 0LB RH13 0LD RH13 0LE RH13 0LF