Deer Way is in Horsham and in Horsham district. RH12 1PX is located in the Denne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 2005-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Deer Way, Horsham, RH12 1PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH12 1XS, RH12 1TZ, RH12 1LB, RH12 1LA, RH12 1TY, RH12 1PW, RH12 1XF, RH12 1JZ, RH12 1JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH12 1PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 50.9% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 45.9% | 49.1% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RH12 1PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.3% | 26.3% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 53.9% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 13.8% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 56.8% | 55.1% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 36% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
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 1PX this area, 9.7% 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 | 15% | 9.7% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 19.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 13.3% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 39.4% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% 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% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 94.1% | 85.1% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 86.9% | 79.6% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 5% | 7.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 80.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 12.7% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Deer Way was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.0% lower than the Broadbridge Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Deer Way has the 30th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Broadbridge Heath and the 189th lowest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Deer Way, Horsham, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-11-27 | £276,601 |
| 6 Deer Way, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2024-11-15 | £728,332 |
| 77 Deer Way, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-11-15 | £564,773 |
| 65 Deer Way, Horsham, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-10-04 | £454,370 |
| 5 Deer Way, Horsham, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2024-03-06 | £295,764 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham Nursery School Harwood Road , RH13 5UT | 3out of 4 | 2,855 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 | 478 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Blackbridge Lane , RH12 1RR | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Normandy , RH12 1JL | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenway Academy Greenway , RH12 2JS | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelley Primary School Wickhurst Lane , Broadbridge Heath RH12 3LU | 3out of 4 | 1,466 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 | 670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millais School Depot Road , RH13 5HR | 4out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT | 3out of 4 | 3,054 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 | 2,198 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 | 2,126 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 | 2,411 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlehaven Educational Trust 24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham Comptons Lane , RH13 5NW | 4out of 4 | 3,284 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Barn School Guildford Road , Broadbridge Heath RH12 3PQ | - not rated | 3,289 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farlington School Strood Park , RH12 3PN | - not rated | 3,706 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 | 766 yd | |
| Babylon Charcoal Grill | Babylon Charcoal Grill, 23 Freshwater Parade | 1,021 yd | |
| Tasca Cafe | Tasca Cafe, 35 Ground Floor Freshwater Parade | 1,021 yd | |
| KFC | KFC, 24 Bishopric | 1,043 yd | |
| Lemongrass | Lemongrass, 16 Bishopric | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boars Head | Boars Head, Boars Head | 766 yd | |
| Kings Arms | Kings Arms, Kings Arms | 1,005 yd | |
| The Coot | The Coot, The Coot | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Tandoori Take-Away | Eastern Tandoori Take-Away, 38 Bishopric | 1,005 yd | |
| Panda House | Panda House, 40 Bishopric | 1,015 yd | |
| Mr Chips | Mr Chips, 32 Bishopric | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 849 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Co-Operative, Unit 1 The Tanfield Centre | 861 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Sainsburys Supermarket | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hills Farm Lane RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BLACKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 147 yd |
| Needles Recreation Ground HILLS FARM LANE | grass pitches | 149 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School BLACKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Horsham Sports Club CRICKETFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 817 yd |
| Tanbridge House School TANBRIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL TANBRIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL GUILDFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Highwood Village Bmx Track | cycling | 877 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 | 81.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.9% |
| 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 | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.