Living in Camelsdale
A close-knit West Sussex village sitting right on Haslemere’s doorstep.
AREA GUIDE
WELCOME TO
Camelsdale
Sitting just across the West Sussex border from Haslemere, Camelsdale has a character all of its own. With its village primary school, recreation ground and Marley Common close by, it offers a strong sense of community while keeping everyday amenities within easy reach.
Its position is a real part of the appeal. Residents can enjoy village life and miles of woodland and heath on the doorstep, while Haslemere’s shops, cafés and mainline station are only a short distance away.
EXPLORE PROPERTIES FOR SALE
Camelsdale
property snapshot
£691,533
AVERAGE SOLD PRICE
Based on the last 12 months
-4%
VS LAST YEAR
Change in sold price
15
PROPERTIES FOR SALE
Available on Rightmove
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Last updated
19 August 2026
AVERAGE DETACHED PRICE
£779,444
£634,500
AVERAGE SEMI PRICE
£410,000
AVERAGE TERRACED PRICE
Buying a property in
Camelsdale
LOCAL PROPERTY MARKET
Camelsdale offers a mix of established family homes, character properties and more modern housing, with many homes enjoying a quieter residential setting close to open countryside. Property styles vary across the village, from traditional houses along the older roads to family homes tucked into smaller residential pockets, with nearby areas such as Hammer and Fernhurst broadening the choice further.
Buyers are often drawn to Camelsdale for the balance it offers between village living and accessibility, with Haslemere station within easy reach for those commuting towards London. The area also appeals to buyers looking for more space, access to countryside and a strong sense of community without being far from the shops, schools and amenities of Haslemere. As local estate agents covering Camelsdale and the surrounding area, we see particular interest from buyers who value its quieter setting and proximity to places such as Marley Common.
Why people love Camelsdale
Where Sussex meets Surrey
Marley Common is right on the doorstep, with National Trust woodland and heathland to explore.
Home to Camelsdale Primary School, the oldest West Sussex County Council school, built in 1904.
Just over the county border, giving easy access to Haslemere's shops, cafés, amenities and mainline station.
A small village community with everyday essentials close by, including a convenience store and country pub.
Getting Around
Camelsdale sits immediately south of Haslemere, making the town’s mainline station a convenient option for commuters, with direct services towards London Waterloo and Portsmouth. By road, the A286 runs close to the village, linking Camelsdale with Haslemere, Midhurst and the surrounding Sussex countryside.
Schools & Education
At the heart of the village is Camelsdale Primary School, a community primary school dating back to 1904 and the oldest West Sussex County Council school. Families also benefit from the wider choice of state and independent schools found across nearby Haslemere and the surrounding Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire area.
Everyday Essentials
Camelsdale has a small selection of useful everyday amenities of its own, including a petrol station and convenience store, while Haslemere and Wey Hill are just a short distance away for supermarkets, shops, cafés, healthcare and other services. It gives residents the quieter feel of village life without being far from the essentials.
OUR LOCAL FAVOURITES
Places we think you'll love
The Mill
Just along Liphook Road, The Mill is a characterful local pub set within a restored 16th-century courthouse. Serving seasonal British food, pub classics and Sunday roasts, it’s a popular spot for anything from a relaxed lunch to drinks with friends, with a large garden and covered outdoor areas for warmer days.
Marley Common
One of Camelsdale’s biggest draws, Marley Common can be accessed directly from the village via Marley Lane. Managed by the National Trust, its woodland, sandy paths and open heathland offer miles of walking almost on the doorstep, with routes continuing towards Shottermill, Cognor Wood and the wider South Downs landscape.
Camelsdale Recreation Ground
Right in the heart of the village, Camelsdale Recreation Ground is a well-used community green space with a play area, football pitch and plenty of room to get outdoors. It’s a real part of everyday village life, whether for families, dog walks, sport or simply having somewhere open and green close to home.
DID YOU KNOW?
A little local knowledge
Marley Common became one of the National Trust’s earliest countryside acquisitions, celebrating its centenary in 2011. During the Second World War, the common was used as an army training ground.
Camelsdale forms part of Lynchmere civil parish, alongside Lynchmere and Hammer, in the northernmost part of the Chichester district. Its location puts the village right on the West Sussex and Surrey border, with Haslemere immediately to the north.
Camelsdale Primary School opened in 1904 as the first West Sussex County Council school. More than 120 years later, it remains at the heart of the village and is still the oldest County Council school in West Sussex