Oakapple Close is in Cowfold, Horsham and in Horsham district. RH13 8RU 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 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakapple Close, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH13 8RT, RH13 8GZ, RH13 8RS, RH13 8DY, RH13 8DR, RH13 8RR, RH13 8DT, RH13 8AB, RH13 8AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH13 8RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 53.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 46.8% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 30% | 32.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 47% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 13.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 51.5% | 54.2% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 35.1% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 10.5% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8RU this area, 5.2% 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 | 7.6% | 5.2% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 12.6% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.6% | 17% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 26.3% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 29.6% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.5% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 93.3% | 93.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 93.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakapple Close was 12.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Oakapple Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oakapple Close, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-10-22 | £390,041 |
| 23 Oakapple Close, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2024-06-10 | £378,648 |
| 17 Oakapple Close, Horsham, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-02-24 | £400,568 |
| 11 Oakapple Close, Horsham, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £380,500 | 2022-10-19 | £406,443 |
| 2 Oakapple Close, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2022-08-01 | £418,983 |
RH13 8RU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
RH13 8RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School Potters Green , Station Road RH13 8QZ | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jolesfield CofE Primary School Littleworth Lane , Partridge Green RH13 8JJ | 2out of 4 | 3,734 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Nuthurst Street , Nuthurst RH13 6LH | 3out of 4 | 4,804 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twineham CofE Primary School Church Lane , Twineham RH17 5NR | 3out of 4 | 5,057 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolney CofE Primary School Church Lane , Bolney RH17 5QP | 3out of 4 | 5,342 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowfold Cottage Tandoori | Cowfold Cottage Tandoori, Cowfold Tandori St Peters Cottage | 499 yd | |
| Dennie's | Dennie's, 7A Elm Grove | 612 yd | |
| The Chalet Cafe | The Chalet Cafe, The Chalet Cafe | 810 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cowfold Playing Field Bolney Road | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| St. Peters C Of E Primary School STATION ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 600 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 | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.