The Old Sussex Stud is in West Grinstead, Horsham and in Horsham district. RH13 8JP is located in the Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arundel and South Downs. This postcode has been in use since 2002-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Old Sussex Stud, West Grinstead, Horsham, RH13 8JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH13 8JP 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 | 48.4% | 50.9% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.1% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8JP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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 | 23.5% | 24% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.4% | 58% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 53.4% | 51% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 34.9% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 RH13 8JP this area, 8.9% 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 | 11.8% | 8.9% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 7.6% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 17.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.8% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 38.3% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.4% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 92.2% | 91.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 92% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 76.7% | 17.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Old Sussex Stud was 48.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.5% higher than the Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Old Sussex Stud has the 6th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead and the 148th highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 The Old Sussex Stud, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-28 | £355,539 |
| 9 The Old Sussex Stud, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2024-04-16 | £587,357 |
| The Old Dairy The Old Sussex Stud, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £1,275,000 | 2023-05-26 | £1,334,786 |
| 20 The Old Sussex Stud, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-11-04 | £314,595 |
| 11 The Old Sussex Stud, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-09-16 | £439,851 |
RH13 8JP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley CofE Primary School School Lane , RH13 8PL | 3out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jolesfield CofE Primary School Littleworth Lane , Partridge Green RH13 8JJ | 2out of 4 | 4,318 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwater Infant Academy Worthing Road , Southwater RH13 9JH | 4out of 4 | 4,627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Nuthurst Street , Nuthurst RH13 6LH | 3out of 4 | 4,725 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School Potters Green , Station Road RH13 8QZ | 3out of 4 | 4,760 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | McDonalds Restaurant, Mcdonalds Restaurant | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | Co-Operative, Co-op | 406 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 3.8% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 258 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 37.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.