Shortsfield Close, Horsham, RH12 2NA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH12 2NA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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	47.1%	47.8%	0.7%	51.0%	-3.2%
Male	52.9%	52.2%	-0.7%	49.0%	3.2%

Partnership Status

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 2NA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.6% 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	14.6%	16.2%	1.6%	37.9%	-21.7%
Married: Opposite sex	71.5%	67.6%	-3.9%	44.2%	23.4%
Separated	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	3.3%	4%	0.7%	9.1%	-5.1%
Widowed	10.2%	12.1%	1.9%	6.1%	6.0%

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	50.6%	50.6%	0.0%	48.4%	2.2%
Good health	35.6%	32.1%	-3.5%	33.6%	-1.5%
Fair health	10.3%	14.4%	4.1%	12.7%	1.7%
Bad health	2.6%	2.9%	0.3%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

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 46%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.1%	12.1%	-1.0%	18.2%	-6.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.9%	9.2%	2.3%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.2%	11%	-7.2%	13.4%	-2.4%
Apprenticeship	1.1%	4.8%	3.7%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	14%	3.1%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	46.7%	46%	-0.7%	33.8%	12.2%
Other	2.9%	2.9%	0.0%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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)
Indian	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	3.1%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
White	98.5%	98.1%	-0.4%	81.4%	16.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.2%	92.6%	-3.6%	83.2%	9.4%
European Union	0.9%	4.2%	3.3%	6.1%	-1.9%
Africa	0.6%	2.6%	2.0%	2.7%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.6%	91.7%	-3.9%	83.2%	8.5%
10+ Years	0%	7%	7.0%	9.8%	-2.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	0%	-4.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.3%	76.7%	15.6%
Ireland	2.3%	0.6%	1.7%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	3.5%	13.5%	-10.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.5%	37.2%	-1.7%
Christian	57.4%	46.2%	11.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Shortsfield Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shortsfield Close was 70.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% higher than the Broadbridge Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Shortsfield Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Broadbridge Heath and the 85th highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.5%.

🔎 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. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,600

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in RH12 2NA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Shortsfield Close are based on 8 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 Shortsfield Close, Horsham, RH12 2NA

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH12 2NA

Average Price
£764,237

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£764,237

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shortsfield Close

Average Price
£830,534

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£830,534

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shortsfield CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Shortsfield Close, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£800,000	2023-08-03	£861,978
6 Shortsfield Close, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£602,000	2021-06-29	£728,882
2 Shortsfield Close, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£625,000	2020-03-06	£776,293
7 Shortsfield Close, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£465,000	2007-12-18	£756,162
3 Shortsfield Close, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£490,500	2007-06-15	£861,227

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH12 2NA

Employment

RH12 2NA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in RH12 2NA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	110
Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	21
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Construction	14
Financial and insurance activities	13
Information and communication	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Manufacturing	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Education	9
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	1,831 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Heath Community Primary School Erica Way , RH12 5XL	3out of 4	789 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Trafalgar Community Infant School Victory Road , RH12 2JF	3out of 4	884 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenway Academy Greenway , RH12 2JS	3out of 4	1,175 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holbrook Primary School Holbrook School Lane , RH12 5PP	3out of 4	1,387 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingslea Primary School Kings Road , RH13 5PS	3out of 4	1,820 yd	Community 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	2,321 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Millais School Depot Road , RH13 5HR	4out of 4	2,437 yd	Community school	No	Girls	More About School
The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT	3out of 4	2,859 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	920 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 Hurst Road , RH12 2DN	- not rated	1,330 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham Comptons Lane , RH13 5NW	4out of 4	2,949 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Littlehaven Educational Trust 24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW	- not rated	2,975 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Farlington School Strood Park , RH12 3PN	- not rated	3,707 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
New Barn School Guildford Road , Broadbridge Heath RH12 3PQ	- not rated	3,853 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ's Hospital , RH13 0LJ	- not rated	4,990 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Herons Rest	Herons Rest, Warnham Nature Reserve	487 yd
League of Friends Tea Bar	League of Friends Tea Bar, Horsham Hospital	1,017 yd
Holbrook Heart Cafe	Holbrook Heart Cafe, St Marks Church	1,021 yd
The Olive Tree	The Olive Tree, Unit 1	1,023 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Horsham Trinity Cricket Club	Horsham Trinity Cricket Club, Horsham Trinity Cricket Club Pavilion		981 yd
The Sussex Barn	The Sussex Barn, The Sussex Barn		1,023 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
New Friend Chinese Takeaway	New Friend Chinese Takeaway, 5 Coltsfoot Drive		896 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Woodstock Close (Pixies Hollow) BROOME CLOSE	grass pitches	321 yd
Woodstock Close Recreation Ground (Closed) Woodstock Close	grass pitches	327 yd
North Heath Community Primary School ERICA WAY	grass pitches	688 yd
Pondtail Close UNIT 1 UNIT 1 NORTH HEATH LANE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE	grass pitches	715 yd
Redford Avenue Recreation Ground REDFORD AVENUE	grass pitches	719 yd
Collyers (College Of Richard Collyer) HURST ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	855 yd
Victory Road Recreation Ground VICTORY ROAD RECREATION GROUND VICTORY ROAD RECREATION GROUND VICTORY ROAD	grass pitches	893 yd
The Holbrook Club NORTH HEATH LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	1,001 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	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%

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	54.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	151.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	859 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	859 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	119.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	880 Mbit/s

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