North Heath Lane is in Horsham and in Horsham district. RH12 5PQ is located in the Holbrook East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Heath Lane, Horsham, RH12 5PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH12 5XA, RH12 5TQ, RH12 5TJ, RH12 5XD, RH12 5AJ, RH12 5FE, RH12 5AH, RH12 5TG, RH12 5XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH12 5PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 5PQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% 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 | 23.2% | 29.6% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.6% | 56.8% | -9.8% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 52.9% | 56.5% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 34.9% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 7.1% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around RH12 5PQ this area, 6.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 6.8% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 14.1% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 17.7% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 48.1% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 14.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.3% | 87.3% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 92.4% | 86.7% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 91.3% | 86.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9.7% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Heath Lane was 48.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.3% lower than the Colgate & Rusper average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
North Heath Lane has the 22nd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Colgate & Rusper and the 147th highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 North Heath Lane, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2020-11-26 | £933,636 |
| 22 North Heath Lane, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2020-11-18 | £962,813 |
| Flagstones North Heath Lane, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2019-12-09 | £865,515 |
| Honor Oak North Heath Lane, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2005-12-16 | £899,350 |
| Grey Walls North Heath Lane, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2004-11-29 | £608,092 |
RH12 5PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 182 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham Nursery School Harwood Road , RH13 5UT | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Heath Community Primary School Erica Way , RH12 5XL | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingslea Primary School Kings Road , RH13 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbrook Primary School Holbrook School Lane , RH12 5PP | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlehaven Infant School Hawkesbourne Road , RH12 4EH | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Community Infant School Victory Road , RH12 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millais School Depot Road , RH13 5HR | 4out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanbridge House School Farthings Hill , Guildford Road RH12 1SR | 4out of 4 | 2,761 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 | 692 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 | 994 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,324 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlehaven Educational Trust 24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farlington School Strood Park , RH12 3PN | - not rated | 4,468 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Barn School Guildford Road , Broadbridge Heath RH12 3PQ | - not rated | 4,582 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Hospital , RH13 0LJ | - not rated | 5,232 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Heart Cafe | Holbrook Heart Cafe, St Marks Church | 701 yd | |
| The Olive Tree | The Olive Tree, Unit 1 | 708 yd | |
| League of Friends Tea Bar | League of Friends Tea Bar, Horsham Hospital | 852 yd | |
| Station Cafe Horsham | Station Cafe Horsham, 14 Nightingale Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sussex Barn | The Sussex Barn, The Sussex Barn | 708 yd | |
| Brolly Brewing Bar & Taproom | Brolly Brewing, Unit 8 | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Friend Chinese Takeaway | New Friend Chinese Takeaway, 5 Coltsfoot Drive | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Foundry Retail Park | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Heath Community Primary School ERICA WAY | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Woodstock Close Recreation Ground (Closed) Woodstock Close | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Woodstock Close (Pixies Hollow) BROOME CLOSE | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Pondtail Close UNIT 1 UNIT 1 NORTH HEATH LANE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| The Holbrook Club NORTH HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 582 yd |
| Collyers (College Of Richard Collyer) HURST ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| North Heath Hall NORTH HEATH HALL CAR PARK NORTH HEATH HALL CAR PARK ST MARKS LANE | 867 yd | |
| Kingslea Primary School KINGSLEA | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Curves For Women (Horsham) (Closed) CURVES CURVES GLADSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,029 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 | 83.3% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.