The Real Cost of Buying a First Home in Horndean
A first purchase at the £400,000 Horndean average needs about £48,300 in cash, made up of £40,000 deposit, £5,000 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
The introduction costs you nothing. If you go ahead, we may be paid a fee by the firm we introduce you to. There is no obligation.
A first purchase at the £400,000 Horndean average needs about £48,300 in cash, made up of £40,000 deposit, £5,000 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
The full cash number for Horndean
On the local average the deposit is £40,000, stamp duty is £5,000 and fees are near £3,300. Total cash needed is about £48,300.
First time buyer relief saves you £5,000 against the standard charge of £10,000 at this price. Rates are those in force from April 2025. Confirm the current position on gov.uk before you exchange.
Average prices sit below the £500,000 relief ceiling, so most first purchases here still qualify. Check your own price against the threshold.
Where the upfront cash goes
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Horndean.
What you can borrow against local incomes
The costs that start the day you move in
Band D council tax in Horndean is £2,333 a year, which is £194 a month. Add energy, water, insurance and maintenance.
Protection belongs in the same budget. If the mortgage depends on two incomes, it depends on both people staying well enough to earn. That is the part of the purchase we advise on directly.
The Horndean detail first buyers ask about
The schools families ask about here are Horndean Church of England Junior School, Horndean Infant School, Horndean Technology College, Sixth form & college (area) and Further options (Petersfield & area). 3 local schools were rated Good or Outstanding overall at their most recent graded Ofsted inspection. Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Horndean to Portsmouth takes about 20 min drive.
By price, Horndean ranks 151 of the 178 Hampshire locations we cover, at £400,000 against a county average of £535,916. Band D council tax here is £2,333, against an average of £2,319 across the towns we cover in the county.
What your money buys in Horndean
Horndean is a large, well-connected, more affordable village on the edge of the South Downs, north of Portsmouth.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Horndean property and area guide.
| Budget | What it buys here |
|---|---|
| Around £190,000 to £300,000 | A flat or smaller home, the more accessible way into the village. |
| Around £300,000 to £475,000 | A terraced, semi-detached or detached family home, the heart of the Horndean market. |
| £475,000 and above | A larger detached or downland-edge home, the top of the local market. |
- More affordable than the villages to the north
- Superb road links (A3 & A3(M))
- A major hospital (QA) close by
- The South Downs & country parks on the doorstep
- Good schools & a strong community
- No railway station of its own (nearest a short drive)
- The A3(M) close by (check noise on a specific home)
- A surface-water flood consideration in low-lying spots
- Larger downland-edge homes mean more substantial lending
- Much 20th-century estate housing (character varies)
Horndean is known locally for Gales Brewery, and Merchistoun Hall. Horndean was the home of Gales Brewery from 1850 until 2006, a well-loved regional brewer whose famous ales, including the celebrated HSB, were brewed here for over 150 years, until Fuller's took it over.
Practical detail for Horndean: the PO8 postcode district, no station, nearest at Rowlands Castle, Havant (main line) or Petersfield; all a short drive and nearest A and E is Queen Alexandra, Cosham (Portsmouth), close by; verify with NHS.
Horndean at a glance
| Upfront cost | Horndean figure |
|---|---|
| Average price | £400,000 |
| Deposit at 10% | £40,000 |
| Stamp duty, first time buyer | £5,000 |
| Stamp duty, standard rate | £10,000 |
| Legal, survey and moving | £3,300 |
| Total cash needed | £48,300 |
| Monthly repayment illustration | £2,105 |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Horndean
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Total cash of about £48,300, not just the deposit
- Your stamp duty position confirmed on gov.uk
- A first year running cost budget including £2,333 council tax
- Income protection quoted before completion, not after
The introduction costs you nothing. If you go ahead, we may be paid a fee by the firm we introduce you to. There is no obligation.
Check broadband before you make an offer in Horndean
Broadband speeds can vary street by street in Horndean, so check the exact address before you commit. Ofcom's free checker shows which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available at any UK property.
We can introduce you to a specialist who can combine your mobile, broadband and utilities into one bill. There's no fee for the introduction.
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