Heath Way is in Horsham and in Horsham district. RH12 5XT is located in the Holbrook West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heath Way, Horsham, RH12 5XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH12 5XX, RH12 5YA, RH12 5XZ, RH12 5XY, RH12 5XS, RH12 5QE, RH12 5XU, RH12 5YB, RH12 5PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH12 5XT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 50.7% | 47.9% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52.1% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 32.3% | 33.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 47.4% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12.8% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 52.2% | 54.9% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 33.6% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 5XT this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 11.5% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 17.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 24.4% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 30.3% | -0.3% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 92.8% | 95.4% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 89.6% | 93% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 93.4% | 4.6% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heath Way was 7.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.0% lower than the Colgate & Rusper average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Heath Way has the 7th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Colgate & Rusper and the 29th lowest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Heath Way, Horsham, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-06-09 | £362,752 |
| 76 Heath Way, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2013-12-20 | £400,142 |
| 100 Heath Way, Horsham, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £218,500 | 2013-08-22 | £347,862 |
| 84 Heath Way, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2012-11-22 | £407,377 |
| 86 Heath Way, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2010-11-05 | £391,550 |
RH12 5XT 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 1,620 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 | 244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbrook Primary School Holbrook School Lane , RH12 5PP | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlehaven Infant School Hawkesbourne Road , RH12 4EH | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School, Horsham Tylden Way , RH12 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Community Infant School Victory Road , RH12 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,450 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 | 2,240 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT | 3out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanbridge House School Farthings Hill , Guildford Road RH12 1SR | 4out of 4 | 2,994 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 | 1,117 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 | 1,460 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 | 2,760 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlehaven Educational Trust 24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW | - not rated | 2,989 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farlington School Strood Park , RH12 3PN | - not rated | 4,350 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Barn School Guildford Road , Broadbridge Heath RH12 3PQ | - not rated | 4,549 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 310 yd | |
| The Olive Tree | The Olive Tree, Unit 1 | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sussex Barn | The Sussex Barn, The Sussex Barn | 313 yd | |
| Horsham Bowling Club | Horsham Bowling Club, Bowling Green Holbrook Recreation Centre | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Friend Chinese Takeaway | New Friend Chinese Takeaway, 5 Coltsfoot Drive | 200 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pondtail Close UNIT 1 UNIT 1 NORTH HEATH LANE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | grass pitches | 100 yd |
| North Heath Community Primary School ERICA WAY | grass pitches | 156 yd |
| The Holbrook Club NORTH HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 278 yd |
| Woodstock Close (Pixies Hollow) BROOME CLOSE | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Woodstock Close Recreation Ground (Closed) Woodstock Close | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| North Heath Hall NORTH HEATH HALL CAR PARK NORTH HEATH HALL CAR PARK ST MARKS LANE | 479 yd | |
| Holbrook Primary School HOLBROOK SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Holbrook Tythe Barn PONDTAIL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 888 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 | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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 | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 44.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 44.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.