Tanbridge Retail Park is in Horsham and in Horsham district. RH12 1AJ is located in the Denne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tanbridge Retail Park, Horsham, RH12 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH12 1SW, RH12 1SP, RH12 1SU, RH12 1ST, RH12 1SL, RH12 1UH, RH12 1UF, RH12 1SZ, RH12 1SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH12 1AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 54% | 49.4% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 46% | 50.6% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.9% | 37.3% | 15.4% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 37.3% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 20% | 11.6% | -8.4% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 54.4% | 12.0% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 26% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 13.1% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 15.1% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 11.3% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 18.2% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 37% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92% | 93.3% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 87.2% | 82.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 8.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 82.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 7% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 2.1% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tanbridge Retail Park was 831.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 321.6% higher than the Denne average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Tanbridge Retail Park has the 3rd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Denne and the 3rd highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 372.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 Tanbridge Retail Park, Horsham, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £6,750,000 | 2021-03-10 | £7,654,412 |
| Unit 2 Tanbridge Retail Park, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 1998-12-08 | £1,651,563 |
RH12 1AJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RH12 1AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 2,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arunside School, Horsham Blackbridge Lane , RH12 1RR | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Blackbridge Lane , RH12 1RR | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Normandy , RH12 1JL | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenway Academy Greenway , RH12 2JS | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Community Infant School Victory Road , RH12 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community 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 | 1,103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millais School Depot Road , RH13 5HR | 4out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT | 3out of 4 | 2,343 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 | 1,433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohunt Horsham Hurst Road , RH12 2DN | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlehaven Educational Trust 24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham Comptons Lane , RH13 5NW | 4out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Hospital , RH13 0LJ | - not rated | 3,120 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Barn School Guildford Road , Broadbridge Heath RH12 3PQ | - not rated | 3,724 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farlington School Strood Park , RH12 3PN | - not rated | 3,996 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon Charcoal Grill | Babylon Charcoal Grill, 23 Freshwater Parade | 247 yd | |
| Tasca Cafe | Tasca Cafe, 35 Ground Floor Freshwater Parade | 247 yd | |
| KFC | KFC, 24 Bishopric | 291 yd | |
| Lemongrass | Lemongrass, 16 Bishopric | 292 yd | |
| CHAK de India | 16 Bishopric, Horsham | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | Kings Arms, Kings Arms | 302 yd | |
| The Lynd Cross | The Lynd Cross, The Lynd Cross | 311 yd | |
| The Olive Branch | The Olive Branch, The Olive Branch | 311 yd | |
| Clubhouse Bar & Grill | Clubhouse Bar & Grill, Bowling Alley Horsham Leisure Park | 496 yd | |
| The Maltshovel | The Maltshovel, The Maltshovel | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chips | Mr Chips, 32 Bishopric | 289 yd | |
| Panda House | Panda House, 40 Bishopric | 292 yd | |
| Eastern Tandoori Take-Away | Eastern Tandoori Take-Away, 38 Bishopric | 302 yd | |
| Greggs Bakery | Greggs Bakery, 27 West Street | 316 yd | |
| Bubble Works Bubble Tea | Bubble Works Bubble Tea, 56B West Street | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 126 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Sainsburys Supermarket | 290 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Co-Operative, Unit 1 The Tanfield Centre | 388 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John'S Catholic Primary School BLACKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Horsham Sports Club CRICKETFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 439 yd |
| Needles Recreation Ground HILLS FARM LANE | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Hills Farm Lane RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BLACKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Horsham Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 822 yd |
| Greenway Academy GREENWAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 923 yd |
| Horsham Ymca Football Club HORSHAM FAMILY LAWYERS STADIUM HORSHAM FAMILY LAWYERS STADIUM GORINGS MEAD | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Pavilions In The Park HURST ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,068 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 | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.