Parsons Walk is in Horsham and in Horsham district. RH12 1XP is located in the Denne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parsons Walk, Horsham, RH12 1XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH12 1JX, RH12 1XR, RH12 1LD, RH12 1PW, RH12 1LB, RH12 1LA, RH12 1XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH12 1XP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 35.7% | 35.4% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 44.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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% | 48.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 32.1% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 13.5% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 19.6% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 12.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 18.1% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.6% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 23.7% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.3% | 90.6% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 91.5% | 87.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 87.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parsons Walk was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.3% higher than the Broadbridge Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parsons Walk has the 19th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Broadbridge Heath and the 144th highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Parsons Walk, Horsham, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2018-11-02 | £347,136 |
| 31 Parsons Walk, Horsham, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2016-04-28 | £356,219 |
| 35 Parsons Walk, Horsham, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £259,950 | 2015-09-30 | £348,810 |
| 33 Parsons Walk, Horsham, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £262,100 | 2015-06-16 | £360,430 |
| 12 Parsons Walk, Horsham, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-09-01 | £358,311 |
RH12 1XP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RH12 1XP 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 59 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,207 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 | 862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Blackbridge Lane , RH12 1RR | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Normandy , RH12 1JL | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelley Primary School Wickhurst Lane , Broadbridge Heath RH12 3LU | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenway Academy Greenway , RH12 2JS | 3out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT | 3out of 4 | 3,330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millais School Depot Road , RH13 5HR | 4out of 4 | 3,361 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 | 2,582 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 | 2,497 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 | 2,035 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlehaven Educational Trust 24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW | - not rated | 2,880 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Barn School Guildford Road , Broadbridge Heath RH12 3PQ | - not rated | 3,280 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham Comptons Lane , RH13 5NW | 4out of 4 | 3,565 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farlington School Strood Park , RH12 3PN | - not rated | 3,771 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 | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boars Head | Boars Head, Boars Head | 760 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hills Farm Lane RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BLACKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Needles Recreation Ground HILLS FARM LANE | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Highwood Village Bmx Track | cycling | 658 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School BLACKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Tanbridge House School TANBRIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL TANBRIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL GUILDFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Horsham District Indoor Bowls Club WICKHURST LANE | indoor bowls | 1,072 yd |
| Horsham Sports Club CRICKETFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,092 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% |
| Median download speed | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 356 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 356 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 190 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.