Horsham, with its historic town centre, may not shout the loudest in the South East industrial market, but it consistently punches above its weight as a strong performing industrial base in West Sussex.
The Horsham industrial market continues to stand out as a compelling location for both investors and occupiers in West Sussex, underpinned by sustained occupational demand, constrained supply and a persistent shortage of well-located industrial accommodation.
As one of West Sussex’s most established commercial centres, Horsham benefits from excellent transport connectivity, a resilient local economy and a mature industrial base, factors that continue to support long-term rental growth and income stability for industrial property assets.
Horsham’s strategic position, with direct access to the A24 and A264 and proximity to Gatwick Airport and Crawley, makes it a highly attractive hub for industrial and logistics occupiers across the South East.
Gatwick industrial agency partner, Steve Berrett, explores the latest trends in the Horsham industrial market, as strong demand and limited supply continue to drive activity.
“Horsham may sit in the shadows of larger industrial locations such as Crawley,” says Steve. “However, it’s a major contributor within the ‘Gatwick Diamond’ business area and has a high concentration of SMEs with a highly skilled workforce.”
It is no surprise then that the town supports a diverse and high-performing range of companies, with strength in sectors including financial services, pharmaceuticals, insurance and advanced manufacturing.
In 2025, it was ranked among the UK’s best places for jobs in 2025, reinforcing its appeal as a business location. A range of major employers call the area home, such as the RSPCA and RSA Insurance Group, alongside tight-knit clusters of long-established occupiers in the innovative industrial and specialist manufacturing sectors, including:
- Ceres Power – a global leader in clean energy and hydrogen technology
- Chess Dynamics – specialists in surveillance and fire control systems
- Thermo Fisher Scientific – a major life sciences and pharmaceutical services provider which Vail Williams advises at its 700-strong Horsham site.
- EMCEL Filters – delivering solutions for architecture and engineering
- Veryan Medical – producing specialist vascular technologies
- Aerco Ltd – supplying electrical components to aerospace and defence sectors
