Worthing Road, Horsham, RH12 1ST

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH12 1ST 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Worthing Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Worthing Road was 731.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 295.3% higher than the Denne average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Worthing Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Denne and the 3rd highest crime rate of 419 local areas in Horsham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 158.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,300

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in RH12 1ST, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Worthing Road are based on 344 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Horsham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Worthing Road, Horsham, RH12 1ST

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH12 1ST

Average Price
£315,529

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£254,469

Other
£3,185,379

Estimated Average Property Prices for Worthing Road

Average Price
£709,840

Semi-Detached
£738,003

Terraced
£453,872

Detached
£813,533

Flats/Maisonettes
£353,613

Other
£1,185,539

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Worthing Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Prewetts Mill Apartments Mill Bay Lane, Horsham, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£212,000	2026-02-20	£212,000
5 Prewetts Mill Apartments Mill Bay Lane, Horsham, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£210,000	2025-11-14	£204,545
8 Prewetts Mill Apartments Mill Bay Lane, Horsham, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£215,000	2025-10-31	£211,103
53 Prewetts Mill Apartments Mill Bay Lane, Horsham, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£285,000	2025-06-30	£283,546
46 Prewetts Mill Apartments Mill Bay Lane, Horsham, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£327,500	2025-06-05	£325,829

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH12 1ST

Employment

RH12 1ST 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 1ST 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Horsham Nursery School Harwood Road , RH13 5UT	3out of 4	1,949 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	397 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Arunside School, Horsham Blackbridge Lane , RH12 1RR	3out of 4	591 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic Primary School Blackbridge Lane , RH12 1RR	3out of 4	591 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenway Junior School Greenway , RH12 2JS	3out of 4	1,098 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenway School Greenway , RH12 2JS	- not rated	1,098 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tanbridge House School Farthings Hill , Guildford Road RH12 1SR	4out of 4	1,341 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Millais School Depot Road , RH13 5HR	3out of 4	2,105 yd	Community school	No	Girls	More About School
The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT	3out of 4	2,130 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT	- not rated	2,130 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	1,445 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham Hurst Road , RH12 2EJ	- not rated	1,479 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bohunt Horsham Bailey Road , RH12 6AP	3out of 4	4,618 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Springfield Park School North Parade , RH12 2BQ	- not rated	948 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Aurora Vincent House School Vincent House , 31 North Parade RH12 2DA	- not rated	1,414 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Littlehaven Educational Trust 24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW	- not rated	1,774 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Littlehaven Education Trust 24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW	- not rated	1,774 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham Comptons Lane , RH13 5NW	4out of 4	2,355 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Babylon Charcoal Grill	Babylon Charcoal Grill, 23 Freshwater Parade	350 yd
Tasca Cafe	Tasca Cafe, 35 Ground Floor Freshwater Parade	350 yd
Istanbul Meze	Istanbul Meze, 13B West Street	358 yd
Wimpy Restaurant	Wimpy Restaurant, 39B West Street	359 yd
Pret A Manger	Pret A Manger, 14 - 15 West Street	359 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Lynd Cross	The Lynd Cross, The Lynd Cross	381 yd
The Olive Branch	The Olive Branch, The Olive Branch	381 yd
Kings Arms	Kings Arms, Kings Arms	432 yd
The Bear	The Bear, The Bear Inn	467 yd
The Bear Inn	The Bear Inn, The Bear Inn	467 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greggs Bakery	Greggs Bakery, 27 West Street	335 yd
Mr Chips	Mr Chips, 32 Bishopric	408 yd
Bubble Works Bubble Tea	Bubble Works Bubble Tea, 56B West Street	413 yd
Panda House	Panda House, 40 Bishopric	415 yd
Kokoro	Kokoro, 60 West Street	430 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsbury's, Sainsburys Supermarket	178 yd
Waitrose	Waitrose, Waitrose	272 yd
The Southern Co-Operative Limited	Co-Operative, Unit 1 The Tanfield Centre	538 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Horsham Sports Club CRICKETFIELD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	301 yd
St John'S Catholic Primary School BLACKBRIDGE LANE	grass pitches	485 yd
Needles Recreation Ground HILLS FARM LANE	grass pitches	694 yd
Hills Farm Lane RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BLACKBRIDGE LANE	grass pitches	700 yd
Horsham Park	grass pitches, tennis courts	882 yd
Horsham Ymca Football Club HORSHAM FAMILY LAWYERS STADIUM HORSHAM FAMILY LAWYERS STADIUM GORINGS MEAD	grass pitches	911 yd
Greenway Academy GREENWAY	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,066 yd
Pavilions In The Park HURST ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,085 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	28.8%
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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of RH12 1ST