The Willows is in Horsham and in Horsham district. RH12 5ZH 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 The Willows, Horsham, RH12 5ZH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH12 5XQ, RH12 5XG, RH12 4AP, RH12 5XH, RH12 5XU, RH12 5HS, RH12 5YB, RH12 5XL, RH12 5XJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH12 5ZH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 48.2% | 49.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 22.7% | 31.7% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.6% | 50.9% | -15.7% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 11.2% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 64.9% | 52.5% | -12.4% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 35.9% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 8.8% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5ZH this area, 6.1% 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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 7.2% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 16% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 23.4% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 43.9% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.4% | 93.9% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 91% | 88.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 89.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Willows was 68.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.5% higher than the Broadbridge Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Willows has the 14th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Broadbridge Heath and the 89th highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Willows, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £464,500 | 2019-03-04 | £552,771 |
| 3 The Willows, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-01-18 | £520,439 |
| 7 The Willows, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2005-12-02 | £628,578 |
| 7 The Willows, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2001-07-30 | £659,413 |
| 4 The Willows, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2001-04-30 | £588,087 |
RH12 5ZH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RH12 5ZH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 147 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 1,689 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 | 398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbrook Primary School Holbrook School Lane , RH12 5PP | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Community Infant School Victory Road , RH12 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlehaven Infant School Hawkesbourne Road , RH12 4EH | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenway Academy Greenway , RH12 2JS | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,312 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tanbridge House School Farthings Hill , Guildford Road RH12 1SR | 4out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT | 3out of 4 | 2,780 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 | 1,010 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 | 1,392 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 | 2,834 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlehaven Educational Trust 24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW | - not rated | 2,987 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farlington School Strood Park , RH12 3PN | - not rated | 4,097 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Barn School Guildford Road , Broadbridge Heath RH12 3PQ | - not rated | 4,282 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Hospital , RH13 0LJ | - not rated | 5,368 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 | 567 yd | |
| The Olive Tree | The Olive Tree, Unit 1 | 569 yd | |
| Herons Rest | Herons Rest, Warnham Nature Reserve | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sussex Barn | The Sussex Barn, The Sussex Barn | 569 yd | |
| Horsham Bowling Club | Horsham Bowling Club, Bowling Green Holbrook Recreation Centre | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Friend Chinese Takeaway | New Friend Chinese Takeaway, 5 Coltsfoot Drive | 455 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodstock Close (Pixies Hollow) BROOME CLOSE | grass pitches | 179 yd |
| Woodstock Close Recreation Ground (Closed) Woodstock Close | grass pitches | 207 yd |
| Pondtail Close UNIT 1 UNIT 1 NORTH HEATH LANE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | grass pitches | 264 yd |
| North Heath Community Primary School ERICA WAY | grass pitches | 276 yd |
| The Holbrook Club NORTH HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 548 yd |
| North Heath Hall NORTH HEATH HALL CAR PARK NORTH HEATH HALL CAR PARK ST MARKS LANE | 725 yd | |
| Holbrook Primary School HOLBROOK SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Collyers (College Of Richard Collyer) HURST ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 996 yd |
| Holbrook Tythe Barn PONDTAIL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 116.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 116.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.