Rectory Close Ashington, Horsham
40 addresses across 2 postcodes (RH20), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17600663.
- Sales: 92 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £673,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 28 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 9, D: 16, E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Horsham costs £2,441 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 76% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Pulborough, about 9.1 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Ashington Millennium Garden, is about 440 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 26 to 38 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 40 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Glebe Surgery, about 5.2 km away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | £673,000 | £571,000 | £775,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | £405,000 | £338,000 | £565,000 |
| 2022 | 5 | £550,000 | £365,000 | £620,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £661,250 | £655,000 | £667,500 |
| 2020 | 2 | £393,750 | £312,500 | £475,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £369,950 | £350,000 | £425,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | £350,000 | £315,000 | £512,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £400,000 | £364,000 | £415,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £333,750 | £287,500 | £380,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £258,000 | £200,000 | £275,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £316,000 | £316,000 | £316,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | 32 RH20 3LP | Detached | £775,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 31 RH20 3LP | Detached | £571,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2024 | 22 RH20 3LP | Detached | £450,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Dec 2023 | 8 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £338,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2023 | 19 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £405,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2023 | 33 RH20 3LP | Detached | £565,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2022 | 25 RH20 3LP | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2022 | 1 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £365,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2022 | 26 RH20 3LP | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2022 | 12 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £390,000 | |
| 16 May 2022 | 29 RH20 3LP | Detached | £620,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2021 | 39 RH20 3LP | Detached | £667,500 | |
| 19 Feb 2021 | 32 RH20 3LP | Detached | £655,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2020 | 23 RH20 3LP | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 15 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £372,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Feb 2020 | 7 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £312,500 | |
| 23 Sep 2019 | 17 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2019 | 21 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £425,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2019 | 9 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £369,950 | |
| 30 Oct 2018 | 31 RH20 3LP | Detached | £480,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2018 | 22 RH20 3LP | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2018 | 7 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2018 | 6 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £344,500 | |
| 28 Feb 2018 | 36 RH20 3LP | Detached | £512,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2016 | 18 RH20 3LP | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2016 | 4 RH20 3LP | Detached | £364,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2016 | 29 RH20 3LP | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2015 | 21 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £380,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2015 | 9 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £287,500 | |
| 2 Sep 2013 | 17 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £258,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2013 | 19 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2013 | 3 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2012 | 18 RH20 3LP | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2011 | 26 RH20 3LP | Detached | £316,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2010 | 9 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 27 May 2010 | 39 RH20 3LP | Detached | £455,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2009 | 29 RH20 3LP | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2007 | 31 RH20 3LP | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2007 | 27 RH20 3LP | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2007 | 5 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £237,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2007 | 36 RH20 3LP | Detached | £408,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2007 | 15 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £259,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2006 | 10 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £249,950 | |
| 20 Nov 2006 | 20 RH20 3LP | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2006 | 5 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £201,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2005 | 2 RH20 3LP | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2004 | 9 RH20 3LP | Semi-detached | £203,500 | |
| 22 Sep 2004 | 34 RH20 3LP | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 28 May 2004 | 32 RH20 3LP | Detached | £405,000 | |
| 28 May 2004 | 33 RH20 3LP | Detached | £307,000 |
Energy performance certificates
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 105 m². Most common: House, detached (15); Bungalow, semi-detached (7); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1996-2002 (13); 1967-1975 (8); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (25).
Council tax
What each band costs in Horsham in 2026-27: Band D £2,441 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,627 | £1,899 | £2,170 | £2,441 | £2,983 | £3,526 | £4,068 | £4,882 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (25% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RH20 3LP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| RH20 3LF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 40 addresses are between 26 m and 38 m above sea level (34 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH20 3LF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH20 3LP | 100% | 76% | 76% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pulborough 320,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km |
| Billingshurst 447,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km | |
| Amberley 89,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.5 km | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m, 7 within 800 m; nearest Rectory Lane Ashington | 160 m |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 4.8 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 27.7 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Glebe Surgery | 5.2 km |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Ashington Pharmacy | 810 m |
| NHS dentists | Church Street Dental Practice | 4.9 km |
| Hospital | Worthing Hospital | 13.5 km |
| Police station | Steyning Police Station | 6.9 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest The Cooperative Food Post Office Ashington, Ashington Cashzone | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Ashington Millennium Garden 5,550 m² | 440 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Ashington Recreational Ground 2.3 ha | 430 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 930 m² | 2.8 km |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a listed building (Grade II*), 630 m south. 18 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 630 m south |
| Roman building 200yds (180m) NW of Spring Copse | Scheduled monument | 1.0 km south-west |
| Moated site and associated earthworks north west of West Wolves Farm, Ashington. | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km north-west |
| Little Thakeham | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| America Wood | Wood | 640 m south-east |
| Gratwicke's Wood | Wood | 790 m south-east |
| Spring Copse | Wood | 920 m south-west |
| Spear Hill | Hill | 1.1 km north-east |
| Laybrook Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km north-west |
| Hanby's Ghyll | Valley | 3.7 km south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 38 | 40 |
2 of the street's 40 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 440 m | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Lounge RH20 3JT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Ashington Day Nursery and Pre-School RH20 3JR | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Golden Plaice RH20 3RB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2024 |
| RNR SERVICES RH20 3LQ | Farmers/growers | 310 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Ashington SF Connect RH20 3AT | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Co-Op Welcome RH20 3RB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Close (5); On or near Ivy Lane (3); On or near Alicia Avenue (2); On or near Linfield Lane (2); On or near Rectory Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 32% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Alicia Avenue · Greenacres · Windmill Close · Ivy Lane · Ivy Close · London Road · The Close · Hillcrest Close · Linfield Lane · Warminghurst Close · Well House Road · Meiros Way
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.