Ashington Area Guide

Situated on the edge of the South Downs and approximately 40 minutes from the fun-loving city of Brighton, Ashington is a peaceful and charming village that enjoys genuinely unique surroundings. If you're looking to buy property in Ashington, you'll find the village benefits from a strong community spirit and an unbeatable location.

WELCOME TO ASHINGTON

Ideally suited to those who enjoy long countryside walks, traditional pub lunches and breathtaking landscapes, Ashington is a natural paradise hidden in the heart of West Sussex. Close to Horsham, Worthing and Brighton, it's also easy enough to head out to bigger towns and cities, should you fancy making the most of their extensive shopping and entertainment facilities.

ASHINGTON IS PERFECT FOR FAMILIES

As well as benefiting from spectacular natural surroundings and plenty of green space, property in Ashington also falls within the catchment area of several excellent schools. This makes it a fantastic place to raise a family. Ashington CofE, Thakeham and St Mary’s CofE primary schools are all close to the village, while Steyning Grammar School is the go-to local secondary and sixth form.

GETTING AROUND IN ASHINGTON

Located on the A24, which runs north to Horsham and south to Worthing, Ashington is also close to the A27, the South’s east-to-west coastal road. The nearest train station is in Horsham, which can be reached by car in less than 20 minutes. From there, trains depart every 23 minutes for London Victoria. The journey takes approximately 80 minutes.

A SHORT HISTORY OF ASHINGTON

Ashington’s ancient parish church was dedicated to two saints, Peter and Paul. The village has won the Calor Village of the Year Southern Region competition in 2003 and currently has a population of around 2,500.

SURROUNDED BY NATURAL BEAUTY

With the South Downs on your doorstep, the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the north and the coast to the south, property in Ashington is ringed by picturesque countryside. The village's superb transport links ensure that you can quickly reach all of these attractions with minimal fuss.

SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT IN ASHINGTON

As a relatively small village, Ashington relies on nearby towns for large-scale shopping and leisure facilities. However, the village is home to Co-op and M&S branches. There’s both a Waitrose and Tesco Express in Storrington, which is just three miles away. Despite its size, Ashington boasts several places to eat and drink, including the Red Lion, the Curry Lounge and Golden Plaice Fish and Chips.