North Street is in Horsham and in Horsham district. RH12 1RN is located in the Holbrook West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Street, Horsham, RH12 1RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH12 2SA, RH12 1RD, RH12 2ES, RH12 2ER, RH13 5UB, RH13 5ES, RH13 5QT, RH13 5ER, RH13 5EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH12 1RN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 49.3% | 47.1% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.9% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 44.8% | 37.3% | -7.5% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 47.2% | 7.8% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 57.3% | 62.6% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 32% | 29.8% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 5.7% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 1RN this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 54.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 6.7% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 6.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 11.9% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 16.5% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.4% | 54.7% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 20.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 89.9% | 87.1% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 78.8% 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 | 84% | 78.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 5.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 7.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 78.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 4.4% | -4.5% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 7.4% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Street was 264.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.1% higher than the Denne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Denne and the 8th highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 282.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest House, 53 - 55 North Street, Horsham, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2017-07-03 | £410,779 |
| 47 North Street, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2004-05-28 | £366,434 |
| 47 North Street, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 1997-12-15 | £241,372 |
| 45 North Street, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 1997-12-15 | £362,058 |
RH12 1RN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingslea Primary School Kings Road , RH13 5PS | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Community Infant School Victory Road , RH12 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Normandy , RH12 1JL | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenway Academy Greenway , RH12 2JS | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Heath Community Primary School Erica Way , RH12 5XL | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millais School Depot Road , RH13 5HR | 4out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanbridge House School Farthings Hill , Guildford Road RH12 1SR | 4out of 4 | 2,213 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 | 639 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 | 240 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 | 1,432 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham Comptons Lane , RH13 5NW | 4out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Hospital , RH13 0LJ | - not rated | 4,237 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Barn School Guildford Road , Broadbridge Heath RH12 3PQ | - not rated | 4,605 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farlington School Strood Park , RH12 3PN | - not rated | 4,707 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 Station Beefeater | The Station Beefeater, The Station Beefeater | 120 yd | |
| Station Cafe Horsham | Station Cafe Horsham, 14 Nightingale Road | 194 yd | |
| The China Brasserie | The China Brasserie, The China Brasserie | 319 yd | |
| League of Friends Tea Bar | League of Friends Tea Bar, Horsham Hospital | 542 yd | |
| Brod? | Brod?, 18 Carfax | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bedford | The Bedford, The Bedford | 227 yd | |
| The Black Jug | The Black Jug, The Black Jug | 319 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Miller & Carter, 17 Piries Place | 590 yd | |
| Sit and Sip | Sit and Sip, 15 Piries Place | 591 yd | |
| Piries Bar and Restaurant | Piries Bar and Restaurant, Piries Bar | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaya Cafe | Kaya Cafe, Kaya Cafe The Stable Block | 319 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | Ocean Fish Bar, 101 New Street | 478 yd | |
| Fireaway | Fireaway, 37 East Street | 640 yd | |
| Horsham Kebab | Horsham Kebab, 25 Queen Street | 646 yd | |
| Spice Nights - Horsham | Spice Nights - Horsham, 27 Queen Street | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Foundry Retail Park | 524 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Sainsburys Supermarket | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves For Women (Horsham) (Closed) CURVES CURVES GLADSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 203 yd |
| Pavilions In The Park HURST ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 230 yd |
| Horsham Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 590 yd |
| Collyers (College Of Richard Collyer) HURST ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Kingslea Primary School KINGSLEA | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Millais School DEPOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,041 yd |
| Horsham Ymca Football Club HORSHAM FAMILY LAWYERS STADIUM HORSHAM FAMILY LAWYERS STADIUM GORINGS MEAD | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 36.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.0% |
| 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 | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.