Blackhorse Way is in Horsham and in Horsham district. RH12 1NP is located in the Denne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 2003-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackhorse Way, Horsham, RH12 1NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH12 1NN, RH12 1NQ, RH12 1NU, RH12 1NR, RH12 1PS, RH12 1NZ, RH12 1PL, RH12 1HE, RH12 1DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH12 1NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.7% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.3% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 35.4% | 31.9% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 40.5% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 14% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 44.7% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 38.5% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 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.
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 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 10.2% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 15.4% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.8% | 49.7% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 15.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.9% | 94.1% | 3.2% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 70% 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 | 79.9% | 70% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 16.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 69.3% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 15.8% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 7.8% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 3.4% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackhorse Way was 1670.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 747.1% higher than the Denne average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Blackhorse Way has the highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Denne and the highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 452.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Hewells Court Blackhorse Way, Horsham, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £501,000 | 2022-08-26 | £514,958 |
| 1 Hewells Court Blackhorse Way, Horsham, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-08-25 | £894,200 |
| 18 Hewells Court Blackhorse Way, Horsham, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2022-05-10 | £383,885 |
| 14 Hewells Court Blackhorse Way, Horsham, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2020-11-06 | £496,857 |
| 20 Hewells Court Blackhorse Way, Horsham, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2018-08-24 | £484,945 |
RH12 1NP 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 114 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham Nursery School Harwood Road , RH13 5UT | 3out of 4 | 1,683 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 | 393 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arunside School, Horsham Blackbridge Lane , RH12 1RR | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Blackbridge Lane , RH12 1RR | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenway Academy Greenway , RH12 2JS | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Community Infant School Victory Road , RH12 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,096 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 | 1,506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millais School Depot Road , RH13 5HR | 4out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,937 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 | 1,229 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 | 1,020 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 | 1,641 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham Comptons Lane , RH13 5NW | 4out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Hospital , RH13 0LJ | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Barn School Guildford Road , Broadbridge Heath RH12 3PQ | - not rated | 4,101 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farlington School Strood Park , RH12 3PN | - not rated | 4,337 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Comodor | The Comodor, 4 - 5 South Street | 89 yd | |
| Istanbul Meze | Istanbul Meze, 13B West Street | 91 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 12 - 12A West Street | 103 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 14 - 15 West Street | 105 yd | |
| Deep Blue | Deep Blue, Deep Blue | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bear | The Bear, The Bear Inn | 118 yd | |
| The Bear Inn | The Bear Inn, The Bear Inn | 118 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown, The Crown Hotel | 158 yd | |
| The Anchor Hotel | The Anchor Hotel, The Anchor Hotel | 159 yd | |
| The Anchor Tap | The Anchor Tap, 16 East Street | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokoro | Kokoro, 60 West Street | 106 yd | |
| Bubble Works Bubble Tea | Bubble Works Bubble Tea, 56B West Street | 112 yd | |
| Greggs Bakery | Greggs Bakery, 27 West Street | 190 yd | |
| Hong Kong Express | Hong Kong Express, 25 East Street | 244 yd | |
| Beeches Buffet | Beeches Buffet, 1 East Mews | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Sainsburys Supermarket | 196 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 456 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Co-Operative, Unit 1 The Tanfield Centre | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horsham Sports Club CRICKETFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 522 yd |
| Horsham Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 652 yd |
| Horsham Ymca Football Club HORSHAM FAMILY LAWYERS STADIUM HORSHAM FAMILY LAWYERS STADIUM GORINGS MEAD | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Pavilions In The Park HURST ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 772 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School BLACKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Curves For Women (Horsham) (Closed) CURVES CURVES GLADSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,002 yd |
| Needles Recreation Ground HILLS FARM LANE | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Hills Farm Lane RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BLACKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Greenway Academy GREENWAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,090 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 | 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.