Horsham: population and statistics
Horsham has a population of 152,016 (2025) across 530.2 km², or 287 people per km². It ranks 176 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +11.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 152,016 residents
- 530.2 km²
- 287 people/km²
Horsham in numbers
Population of Horsham over time
Horsham had 135,832 residents in 2015 and 152,016 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 144,377 |
| 2021 | 147,500 |
| 2022 | 148,682 |
| 2023 | 149,550 |
| 2024 | 151,071 |
| 2025 | 152,016 |
All indicators for Horsham
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Horsham | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.1% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 92 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.6% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 167 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Horsham | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 66,990 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 165 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 20.6% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 270 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 23.3% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 64 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 62,370 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 154 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 81.1% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 195 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 18.1% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 126 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 74.0% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 31 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 14.5% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 260 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 11.5% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 257 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £441,654 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 58 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 238 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Horsham | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% | ranked 204 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 69.4% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 240 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 8.7% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 119 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 7.7% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 63 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Horsham | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 8,420 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 140 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 55.4 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 64 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 7,625 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 130 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £43,487 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 77 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Horsham | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 88.7% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 4 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.0% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 331 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Horsham | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 11.2% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 300 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Horsham ranks 26 by population.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 88.7% in Horsham, compared with an average of 79.1% in South East and 75.6% across the UK.
Households without a car or van: 11.2% in Horsham, compared with an average of 16.8% in South East and 23.5% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 16.8% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Households without a car or van”: lower than in 95% of local authorities.
- “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)”: higher than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 74,263 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Crawley, 10.8 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Brighton and Hove (284,170 residents), 29 km away.
Business sectors: Horsham
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical16.8% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade14.4% ×0.9
- Construction13.4% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services9.8% ×1.2
- Information and communication7.1% ×1.2
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.8% ×1.1
Where is Horsham?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Horsham?
Horsham has 152,016 residents (2025), ranking 176 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Horsham?
Horsham covers 530.2 km², with a density of 287 people per km².
Is the population of Horsham growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Horsham went from 135,832 to 152,016, a change of +11.9%.
Where is Horsham?
Horsham is in South East (region). Latitude 51.067, longitude −0.317.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for Horsham?
In Horsham, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 88.7% (2025-2026), ranking 4 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Households without a car or van: what is the figure for Horsham?
In Horsham, “Households without a car or van” stands at 11.2% (2021), ranking 300 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.5%.
Which local authorities border Horsham?
The nearest to Horsham are Crawley (11 km), Mid Sussex (14 km), Reigate and Banstead (23 km), Waverley (25 km), Guildford (26 km).