Illett Way is in Faygate, Horsham and in Horsham district. RH12 0BL is located in the Colgate & Rusper electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 2017-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Illett Way, Faygate, Horsham, RH12 0BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH12 0BQ, RH12 0BE, RH12 0BP, RH12 0BG, RH12 0BF, RH12 0BX, RH12 0BY, RH12 0BH, RH11 8GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH12 0BL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 48.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 52.7% | 51.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RH12 0BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.8% | 45.7% | 23.9% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.9% | 46.2% | -18.7% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 2.3% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 1.4% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.4% | 57.3% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 33% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 7.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around RH12 0BL this area, 3.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 3.1% | -13.2% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 4% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 10.3% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 25.1% | 14.6% | 16.9% | 8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 54.3% | 18.3% | 33.8% | 20.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 93.5% | 75% | -18.5% | 81.4% | -6.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 76.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 10.4% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 76.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 13.9% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Central Asia | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Illett Way was 14.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.2% lower than the Colgate & Rusper average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Illett Way has the 20th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Colgate & Rusper and the 79th lowest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Illett Way, Horsham, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2025-03-25 | £264,807 |
| 108 Illett Way, Horsham, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-12-17 | £414,843 |
| 148 Illett Way, Horsham, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-11-06 | £473,826 |
| 94 Illett Way, Horsham, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2024-06-10 | £222,866 |
| 134 Illett Way, Horsham, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-04-25 | £383,143 |
RH12 0BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilnwood Vale Primary School Calvert Link , RH12 0BZ | - not rated | 194 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bewbush Academy Dorsten Place , Bewbush RH11 8XW | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfield Primary School Waterfield Gardens , Bewbush RH11 8RA | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossops Green Primary Kidborough Road , Gossops Green RH11 8HW | 2out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Primary School Seymour Road , Broadfield RH11 9ES | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 2,992 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 4,088 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bewbush Centre Cafe | Bewbush Centre, Dorsten Square | 984 yd | |
| Roller Disco | Bewbush Centre, Dorsten Square | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gita's Spice Kitchen | 10 Skelmersdale Walk, Bewbush | 632 yd | |
| Mister H | 12 Dorsten Square, Bewbush | 984 yd | |
| Al Naseeb | 11 Dorsten Square, Bewbush | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Dorsten Square Shops, 2 - 6 Dorsten Square | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bewbush Green Playing Fields Mercury Close | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Bewbush West Playing Field BEWBUSH WEST SPORTS PAVILION BEWBUSH WEST SPORTS PAVILION GEMINI CLOSE | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Breezehurst Drive DOUSTER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Bewbush Leisure Centre (Closed) Breezehurst Drive | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 834 yd |
| Bewbush Centre DORSTEN SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 2.2% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 308.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 44.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.