Market outlook for RH14
Key indicators for buyers
The RH14 market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-6.6%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 14.2x in 2021 to 11.5x today. Rising rents (£1,442/mo, +4.0%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Prices by property type
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Horsham area
A home in Horsham costs 11.5x the local median salary — very stretched, improving from a peak of 14.2x in 2021.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Horsham area
Average monthly rent in Horsham is £1,442, up 4.0% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Horsham price of £494,833 with a 25% deposit (£124k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,953 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses RH14 avg. price with Horsham rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,953) are £511 more than renting (£1,442). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £124k — it would take around 16 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
38, SILVER LANE RH14 9RJ | Detached | £790,000 | 19 Jan 2026 |
15, TREETOPS RH14 9GQ | Semi-detached | £237,500 | 16 Jan 2026 |
LAVENDERS, 32, ROWAN DRIVE RH14 9NF | Terraced | £457,000 | 13 Jan 2026 |
20, MORRIS DRIVE RH14 9SF | Semi-detached | £468,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
10, BROOMFIELD DRIVE RH14 9TJ | Semi-detached | £415,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
10, LONGHURST DRIVE RH14 9XR | Terraced | £355,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
6, CEDARS FARM CLOSE RH14 9NH | Flat/Maisonette |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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