Property Data OutlookMid Sussex
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Mid Sussex
Key indicators for buyers
The Mid Sussex market is moderately favourable for buyers. Affordability has improved from a peak of 13.6x in 2021 to 10.9x today. Rising rents (£1,401/mo, +3.5%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Mid Sussex costs 10.9x the local median salary — very stretched, improving from a peak of 13.6x in 2021.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Mid Sussex is £1,401, up 3.5% 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 Mid Sussex price of £439,111 with a 25% deposit (£110k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,733 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,733) are £332 more than renting (£1,401). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £110k — it would take around 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
19B, HAZELGROVE ROAD RH16 3PH | Semi-detached | £515,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
57, STIRLING COURT ROAD RH15 0PS | Semi-detached | £410,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
79, SUNTE AVENUE, LINDFIELD RH16 2AB | Semi-detached | £625,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
129, BUTLERS WAY RH19 4TQ | Semi-detached | £490,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
65, SACKVILLE LANE RH19 2AX | Detached | £650,000 | 21 Jan 2026 |
38, DORSET GARDENS RH19 2SD | Terraced | £410,000 | 21 Jan 2026 |
FLAT 10, DALEDENE, LEWES ROAD RH19 3NA | Flat/Maisonette |
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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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