Smithbarn is in Horsham and in Horsham district. RH13 6EA is located in the Forest electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Smithbarn, Horsham, RH13 6EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH13 6HB, RH13 6DS, RH13 6DX, RH13 6BL, RH13 6BJ, RH13 6EB, RH13 6DR, RH13 6BN, RH13 6DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH13 6EA 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 | 51.4% | 50.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.8% | 1.2% | 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 RH13 6EA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.3% 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 | 17% | 16.9% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -21.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 74.1% | 70.3% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 26.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 8.9% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 51.7% | 53.2% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 37.5% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 7.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 6EA this area, 7.2% 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 56.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 11.1% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 12.3% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 53% | 56.6% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 22.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.3% | 97.5% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 93.9% | 91.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 92.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.7% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smithbarn was 13.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.3% lower than the Denne average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Smithbarn has the 9th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Denne and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Smithbarn, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £608,000 | 2020-04-03 | £732,023 |
| 38 Smithbarn, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2020-01-31 | £791,791 |
| 40 Smithbarn, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2013-07-08 | £659,541 |
| 38 Smithbarn, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2001-08-28 | £680,898 |
RH13 6EA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RH13 6EA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham Nursery School Harwood Road , RH13 5UT | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Way Primary School Heron Way , RH13 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingslea Primary School Kings Road , RH13 5PS | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leechpool Primary School Leechpool Lane , RH13 6AG | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northolmes Junior School, Horsham Leith View Road , RH12 4ET | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlehaven Infant School Hawkesbourne Road , RH12 4EH | 3out of 4 | 1,383 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 | 436 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanbridge House School Farthings Hill , Guildford Road RH12 1SR | 4out of 4 | 3,736 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 | 1,852 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 | 1,576 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 | 637 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlehaven Educational Trust 24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Hospital , RH13 0LJ | - not rated | 5,421 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawford Centre | Strawford Centre, Strawford Centre | 783 yd | |
| Roffey Griddle | Roffey Griddle, 16 Fitzalan Road | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham Tap | Unit 1, Blatchford Close | 810 yd | |
| Brolly Brewing Bar & Taproom | Brolly Brewing, Unit 8 | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Master Fryer | The Master Fryer, 20 Fitzalan Road | 1,017 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | Golden Dragon, 14 Fitzalan Road | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Welcome | Co-Op Welcome, 2 - 4 Fitzalan Road | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millais School DEPOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| Heron Way Primary School HERON WAY | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| The Forest School COMPTONS LANE | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Forest Recreation Centre (Closed) Comptons Lane | 790 yd | |
| Manor Fields Recreation Ground HOWARD ROAD | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Leechpool Lane School LEECHPOOL LANE | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Kingslea Primary School KINGSLEA | grass pitches | 1,007 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.