Granary Way is in Horsham and in Horsham district. RH12 1LB is located in the Denne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Granary Way, Horsham, RH12 1LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH12 1LA, RH12 1XS, RH12 1LD, RH12 1LE, RH12 1PW, RH12 1PX, RH12 1XP, RH12 1JZ, RH12 1LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH12 1LB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 53.3% | 48.7% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 51.3% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 1LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 42.4% | 51.5% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 30.3% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12.1% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59% | 45.2% | -13.8% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 27% | 30.4% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 9% | 18.3% | 9.3% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 17.2% | 16.8% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 14.9% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.2% | 16.8% | -5.4% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 35.6% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| White | 95.9% | 93.7% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 92.6% | 85% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 10.6% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| 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 | 91% | 83.5% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.8% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Granary Way was 88.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.1% higher than the Broadbridge Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Granary Way has the 5th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Broadbridge Heath and the 54th highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 2.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Granary Way, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2007-12-07 | £405,788 |
RH12 1LB 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 | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham Nursery School Harwood Road , RH13 5UT | 3out of 4 | 2,954 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 | 635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Blackbridge Lane , RH12 1RR | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Normandy , RH12 1JL | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenway Academy Greenway , RH12 2JS | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelley Primary School Wickhurst Lane , Broadbridge Heath RH12 3LU | 3out of 4 | 1,598 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 | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT | 3out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millais School Depot Road , RH13 5HR | 4out of 4 | 3,109 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,345 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 | 2,248 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's Hospital , RH13 0LJ | - not rated | 2,237 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlehaven Educational Trust 24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW | - not rated | 2,649 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham Comptons Lane , RH13 5NW | 4out of 4 | 3,321 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Barn School Guildford Road , Broadbridge Heath RH12 3PQ | - not rated | 3,390 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farlington School Strood Park , RH12 3PN | - not rated | 3,837 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham FC | Horsham FC, The Camping World Community Stadium | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boars Head | Boars Head, Boars Head | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 986 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Co-Operative, Unit 1 The Tanfield Centre | 1,031 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Sainsburys Supermarket | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hills Farm Lane RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BLACKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Needles Recreation Ground HILLS FARM LANE | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School BLACKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Horsham Sports Club CRICKETFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 844 yd |
| Highwood Village Bmx Track | cycling | 862 yd |
| Tanbridge House School TANBRIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL TANBRIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL GUILDFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 997 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.