Kings Gate is in Horsham and in Horsham district. RH12 1AE is located in the Trafalgar electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kings Gate, Horsham, RH12 1AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH12 1AP, RH12 2PW, RH12 1QR, RH12 1QD, RH12 2PJ, RH12 1QA, RH12 1QF, RH12 1TH, RH12 1TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH12 1AE is primarily male, with 55.3% of the population 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 | 48.6% | 44.7% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 55.3% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 1AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 35% | 50.6% | 15.6% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 35.2% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 6.3% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 4% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 45% | 51.8% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 41% | 39.4% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 6.3% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 1AE this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 8.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 19% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 41.7% | -1.2% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 6.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.3% | 82.2% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 65% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 65% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 17.3% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 11.3% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 65% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 16.3% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 7.4% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 3.9% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Gate was 221.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% higher than the Denne average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kings Gate has the 6th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Denne and the 9th highest crime rate of 419 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Kings Gate, Horsham, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-12-03 | £253,182 |
| 35 Kings Gate, Horsham, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-10-16 | £271,672 |
| 46 Kings Gate, Horsham, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-04-05 | £618,637 |
| 48 Kings Gate, Horsham, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-10-21 | £549,071 |
| Locker 3 Kings Gate, Horsham, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £2,000 | 2022-06-09 | £1,974 |
RH12 1AE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham Nursery School Harwood Road , RH13 5UT | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Normandy , RH12 1JL | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenway Junior School Greenway , RH12 2JS | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenway School Greenway , RH12 2JS | - not rated | 721 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arunside School, Horsham Blackbridge Lane , RH12 1RR | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Blackbridge Lane , RH12 1RR | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanbridge House School Farthings Hill , Guildford Road RH12 1SR | 4out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millais School Depot Road , RH13 5HR | 3out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT | 3out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham Hurst Road , RH12 2EJ | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham Hurst Road , RH12 2EJ | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohunt Horsham Bailey Road , RH12 6AP | 3out of 4 | 4,203 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Park School North Parade , RH12 2BQ | - not rated | 509 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Aurora Vincent House School Vincent House , 31 North Parade RH12 2DA | - not rated | 968 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlehaven Educational Trust 24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlehaven Education Trust 24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham Comptons Lane , RH13 5NW | 4out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valsa Gelato | 6 Bishopric, Horsham | 55 yd | |
| Lemongrass | Lemongrass, 16 Bishopric | 64 yd | |
| CHAK de India | 16 Bishopric, Horsham | 64 yd | |
| KFC | KFC, 24 Bishopric | 78 yd | |
| Tasca Cafe | Tasca Cafe, 35 Ground Floor Freshwater Parade | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lynd Cross | The Lynd Cross, The Lynd Cross | 96 yd | |
| The Olive Branch | The Olive Branch, The Olive Branch | 96 yd | |
| Kings Arms | Kings Arms, Kings Arms | 140 yd | |
| The Maltshovel | The Maltshovel, The Maltshovel | 178 yd | |
| Clubhouse Bar & Grill | Clubhouse Bar & Grill, Bowling Alley Horsham Leisure Park | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chips | Mr Chips, 32 Bishopric | 98 yd | |
| Panda House | Panda House, 40 Bishopric | 116 yd | |
| Eastern Tandoori Take-Away | Eastern Tandoori Take-Away, 38 Bishopric | 140 yd | |
| Uncle T's | Uncle T's, 43 Springfield Road | 178 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, 45 Springfield Road | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 274 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Co-Operative, Unit 1 The Tanfield Centre | 380 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Sainsburys Supermarket | 457 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horsham Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 480 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School BLACKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Greenway Academy GREENWAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 688 yd |
| Horsham Sports Club CRICKETFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 745 yd |
| Pavilions In The Park HURST ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 774 yd |
| Victory Road Recreation Ground VICTORY ROAD RECREATION GROUND VICTORY ROAD RECREATION GROUND VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Needles Recreation Ground HILLS FARM LANE | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Curves For Women (Horsham) (Closed) CURVES CURVES GLADSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,015 yd |
| Hills Farm Lane RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BLACKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Collyers (College Of Richard Collyer) HURST ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,027 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.