Hill Mead is in Horsham and in Horsham district. RH12 2PU 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 Hill Mead, Horsham, RH12 2PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH12 2LA, RH12 2PT, RH12 2PY, RH12 2LB, RH12 2AB, RH12 2JY, RH12 1LX, RH12 1LS, RH12 2PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH12 2PU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 49.2% | 53.8% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 46.2% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 2PU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 21.8% | 25.1% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 55.1% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.9% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 9.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 43.1% | 51.5% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 32.9% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 19.8% | 15.3% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 15.7% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 13.7% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 36.1% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 94.7% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 94.9% | 87.6% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 87.3% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 5% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Mead was 30.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.4% lower than the Broadbridge Heath average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Hill Mead has the 29th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Broadbridge Heath and the 187th lowest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Hill Mead, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-08-16 | £510,469 |
| 26 Hill Mead, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-05-03 | £525,312 |
| 22 Hill Mead, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-01-27 | £526,379 |
| 50 Hill Mead, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2020-06-26 | £525,775 |
| 46 Hill Mead, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-12-13 | £456,257 |
RH12 2PU 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 2PU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham Nursery School Harwood Road , RH13 5UT | 3out of 4 | 2,177 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 | 367 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arunside School, Horsham Blackbridge Lane , RH12 1RR | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Blackbridge Lane , RH12 1RR | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Community Infant School Victory Road , RH12 2JF | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Normandy , RH12 1JL | 3out of 4 | 1,255 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 | 895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millais School Depot Road , RH13 5HR | 4out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT | 3out of 4 | 2,728 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 | 1,295 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 | 1,373 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 | 2,512 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham Comptons Lane , RH13 5NW | 4out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Barn School Guildford Road , Broadbridge Heath RH12 3PQ | - not rated | 3,260 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Hospital , RH13 0LJ | - not rated | 3,449 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farlington School Strood Park , RH12 3PN | - not rated | 3,451 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 | 474 yd | |
| KFC | KFC, 24 Bishopric | 479 yd | |
| Tasca Cafe | Tasca Cafe, 35 Ground Floor Freshwater Parade | 521 yd | |
| Babylon Charcoal Grill | Babylon Charcoal Grill, 23 Freshwater Parade | 521 yd | |
| Lemongrass | Lemongrass, 16 Bishopric | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | Kings Arms, Kings Arms | 404 yd | |
| The Coot | The Coot, The Coot | 429 yd | |
| The Lynd Cross | The Lynd Cross, The Lynd Cross | 595 yd | |
| The Olive Branch | The Olive Branch, The Olive Branch | 595 yd | |
| Horsham Trinity Cricket Club | Horsham Trinity Cricket Club, Horsham Trinity Cricket Club Pavilion | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Tandoori Take-Away | Eastern Tandoori Take-Away, 38 Bishopric | 404 yd | |
| Panda House | Panda House, 40 Bishopric | 434 yd | |
| Mr Chips | Mr Chips, 32 Bishopric | 454 yd | |
| Mandarin House | Mandarin House, 33 Spencers Road | 469 yd | |
| Uncle T's | Uncle T's, 43 Springfield Road | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | Co-Operative, Unit 1 The Tanfield Centre | 252 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 510 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Sainsburys Supermarket | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenway Academy GREENWAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 347 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School BLACKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Victory Road Recreation Ground VICTORY ROAD RECREATION GROUND VICTORY ROAD RECREATION GROUND VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Horsham Park | grass pitches, tennis courts | 804 yd |
| Rookwood Golf Course ROBIN HOOD LANE | golf | 890 yd |
| Needles Recreation Ground HILLS FARM LANE | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Hills Farm Lane RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BLACKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Tanbridge House School TANBRIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL TANBRIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL GUILDFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Redford Avenue Recreation Ground REDFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Horsham Sports Club CRICKETFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,064 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 | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 859 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 859 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 884 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.