Vale Drive is in Horsham and in Horsham district. RH12 2JU is located in the Trafalgar electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vale Drive, Horsham, RH12 2JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH12 2JX, RH12 2NZ, RH12 2NY, RH12 2JY, RH12 2LB, RH12 2LA, RH12 2PP, RH12 2JS, RH12 2PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH12 2JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 52.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 2JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.4% 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 | 28.6% | 24.4% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 63.4% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 19.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) 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 | 52.8% | 53.3% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 34.8% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 10.3% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 9.3% | 13.4% | 4.1% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 13% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 18.2% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 38.1% | -1.4% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.9% | 95.9% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 90.6% | 90% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 90.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| 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 Vale Drive was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% lower than the Denne average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Vale Drive has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Denne and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Vale Drive, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2022-09-14 | £552,144 |
| 9 Vale Drive, Horsham, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2019-09-27 | £477,625 |
| 15 Vale Drive, Horsham, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2018-06-01 | £390,954 |
| 25 Vale Drive, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2018-03-09 | £496,346 |
| 19 Vale Drive, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £426,500 | 2018-01-31 | £516,162 |
RH12 2JU 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham Nursery School Harwood Road , RH13 5UT | 3out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenway Academy Greenway , RH12 2JS | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Community Infant School Victory Road , RH12 2JF | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arunside School, Horsham Blackbridge Lane , RH12 1RR | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Blackbridge Lane , RH12 1RR | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Normandy , RH12 1JL | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,114 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millais School Depot Road , RH13 5HR | 4out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT | 3out of 4 | 2,504 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 | 1,084 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 | 1,139 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 | 2,311 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham Comptons Lane , RH13 5NW | 4out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Barn School Guildford Road , Broadbridge Heath RH12 3PQ | - not rated | 3,484 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Hospital , RH13 0LJ | - not rated | 3,570 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farlington School Strood Park , RH12 3PN | - not rated | 3,653 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valsa Gelato | 6 Bishopric, Horsham | 313 yd | |
| KFC | KFC, 24 Bishopric | 331 yd | |
| Lemongrass | Lemongrass, 16 Bishopric | 367 yd | |
| CHAK de India | 16 Bishopric, Horsham | 367 yd | |
| Tasca Cafe | Tasca Cafe, 35 Ground Floor Freshwater Parade | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | Kings Arms, Kings Arms | 279 yd | |
| The Maltshovel | The Maltshovel, The Maltshovel | 424 yd | |
| The Lynd Cross | The Lynd Cross, The Lynd Cross | 426 yd | |
| The Olive Branch | The Olive Branch, The Olive Branch | 426 yd | |
| Horsham Trinity Cricket Club | Horsham Trinity Cricket Club, Horsham Trinity Cricket Club Pavilion | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Tandoori Take-Away | Eastern Tandoori Take-Away, 38 Bishopric | 279 yd | |
| Panda House | Panda House, 40 Bishopric | 300 yd | |
| Mr Chips | Mr Chips, 32 Bishopric | 314 yd | |
| Mandarin House | Mandarin House, 33 Spencers Road | 334 yd | |
| Uncle T's | Uncle T's, 43 Springfield Road | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Co-Operative, Unit 1 The Tanfield Centre | 302 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 450 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Sainsburys Supermarket | 767 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenway Academy GREENWAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 363 yd |
| Victory Road Recreation Ground VICTORY ROAD RECREATION GROUND VICTORY ROAD RECREATION GROUND VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Horsham Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 568 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School BLACKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Pavilions In The Park HURST ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 928 yd |
| Rookwood Golf Course ROBIN HOOD LANE | golf | 995 yd |
| Collyers (College Of Richard Collyer) HURST ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 997 yd |
| Horsham Sports Club CRICKETFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,010 yd |
| Redford Avenue Recreation Ground REDFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,061 yd |
| Needles Recreation Ground HILLS FARM LANE | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.