Orchard Road, Horsham, RH13 5NF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH13 5NF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	50.9%	0.9%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	50%	49.1%	-0.9%	49.0%	0.1%

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 RH13 5NF 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	25.1%	28.6%	3.5%	37.9%	-9.3%
Married: Opposite sex	62.7%	56.8%	-5.9%	44.2%	12.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	7.5%	9.4%	1.9%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	3.9%	3.8%	-0.1%	6.1%	-2.3%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) 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	59.1%	55.1%	-4.0%	48.4%	6.7%
Good health	32.6%	33.8%	1.2%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	7.4%	10.2%	2.8%	12.7%	-2.5%
Bad health	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	4.0%	-3.1%

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.

In the area around RH13 5NF 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	11.4%	9.8%	-1.6%	18.2%	-8.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	10.9%	-3.6%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	13.5%	-2.6%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	4.9%	1.4%	5.3%	-0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.5%	18%	5.5%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	40.4%	40.2%	-0.2%	33.8%	6.4%
Other	1.6%	2.6%	1.0%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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%
Indian	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.2%	92.2%	-4.0%	81.4%	10.8%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.5% 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%	87.5%	-4.9%	83.2%	4.3%
European Union	3.2%	4.8%	1.6%	6.1%	-1.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.5%	3.3%	1.8%	2.7%	0.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	2.7%	1.5%	5.6%	-2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	0.3%	1.2%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.4%	87.5%	-4.9%	83.2%	4.3%
10+ Years	0%	8.7%	8.7%	9.8%	-1.1%
5-10 Years	1.2%	2.1%	0.9%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	1.8%	-3.8%	1.9%	-0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.9%	76.7%	8.2%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Other EU countries	2.7%	1.5%	1.2%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Oceania	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
No passport held	8.4%	13.5%	-5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	54.7%	37.2%	17.5%
Christian	35.3%	46.2%	-10.9%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	3.6%	6.5%	-2.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Orchard Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Road was 24.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Orchard Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Forest and the 145th lowest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.2%.

🔎 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. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,800

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in RH13 5NF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 3/10 (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) - 2/10 (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 Orchard Road are based on 82 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 Orchard Road, Horsham, RH13 5NF

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH13 5NF

Average Price
£506,796

Semi-Detached
£457,665

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£600,781

Flats/Maisonettes
£254,787

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Orchard Road

Average Price
£446,576

Semi-Detached
£438,466

Terraced
£358,749

Detached
£584,356

Flats/Maisonettes
£203,885

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Orchard Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Orchard Road, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2025-01-24	£528,798
18 Orchard Road, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2022-07-08	£479,250
12 Orchard Road, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2020-12-10	£530,063
14 Orchard Road, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2020-09-29	£484,091
18 Orchard Road, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2020-09-24	£423,580

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH13 5NF

Employment

RH13 5NF 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	100
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	14
Looking after home or family	14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	4
Other	3

Employment Industry

Education	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	19
Human health and social work activities	17
Administrative and support service activities	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Construction	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Other	11
Information and communication	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Transport and storage	7
Real estate activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	426 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingslea Primary School Kings Road , RH13 5PS	3out of 4	509 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heron Way Primary School Heron Way , RH13 6DJ	4out of 4	1,162 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leechpool Primary School Leechpool Lane , RH13 6AG	3out of 4	1,451 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Normandy , RH12 1JL	3out of 4	1,519 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Northolmes Junior School, Horsham Leith View Road , RH12 4ET	3out of 4	1,550 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Millais School Depot Road , RH13 5HR	4out of 4	382 yd	Community school	No	Girls	More About School
The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT	3out of 4	745 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tanbridge House School Farthings Hill , Guildford Road RH12 1SR	4out of 4	2,971 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	1,241 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	887 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	844 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Littlehaven Educational Trust 24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW	- not rated	1,031 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ's Hospital , RH13 0LJ	- not rated	4,726 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
New Barn School Guildford Road , Broadbridge Heath RH12 3PQ	- not rated	5,396 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Strawford Centre	Strawford Centre, Strawford Centre	484 yd
Station Cafe Horsham	Station Cafe Horsham, 14 Nightingale Road	725 yd
The Station Beefeater	The Station Beefeater, The Station Beefeater	737 yd
The China Brasserie	The China Brasserie, The China Brasserie	1,035 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Horsham Tap	Unit 1, Blatchford Close	477 yd
The Bedford	The Bedford, The Bedford	572 yd
Brolly Brewing Bar & Taproom	Brolly Brewing, Unit 8	833 yd
Foresters Arms	Foresters Arms, Foresters Arms	848 yd
The Black Jug	The Black Jug, The Black Jug	1,035 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ocean Fish Bar	Ocean Fish Bar, 101 New Street	837 yd
Mekong House Takeaway	Mekong House Takeaway, 9 Brighton Road	929 yd
Spice Nights - Horsham	Spice Nights - Horsham, 27 Queen Street	1,026 yd
Horsham Kebab	Horsham Kebab, 25 Queen Street	1,028 yd
Kaya Cafe	Kaya Cafe, Kaya Cafe The Stable Block	1,035 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	Lidl, Foundry Retail Park		631 yd
Tesco Express	Tesco Express, Tesco Express		920 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Millais School DEPOT ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	251 yd
Kingslea Primary School KINGSLEA	grass pitches	543 yd
Forest Recreation Centre (Closed) Comptons Lane		629 yd
The Forest School COMPTONS LANE	grass pitches	656 yd
Bennetts Field Recreation Ground THE HERMITAGE THE HERMITAGE BRIGHTON ROAD	grass pitches	849 yd
Curves For Women (Horsham) (Closed) CURVES CURVES GLADSTONE ROAD	health and fitness suite	859 yd
Pavilions In The Park HURST ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,019 yd
Heron Way Primary School HERON WAY	grass pitches	1,034 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	79.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	196.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	923 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	923 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	135.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	907 Mbit/s

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

Overview of RH13 5NF