Testers Close is in Southwater, Horsham and in Horsham district. RH13 9BF is located in the Southwater South & Shipley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Testers Close, Southwater, Horsham, RH13 9BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH13 9HR, RH13 9LZ, RH13 9HF, RH13 9HP, RH13 9EY, RH13 9UR, RH13 9HW, RH13 9LY, RH13 9HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH13 9BF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50.4% | 49.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 9BF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 21.7% | 30.1% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.2% | 55.2% | -10.0% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (88.3%) 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% | 49.6% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 38.7% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.4% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 11.6% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.5% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 16.1% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.7% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 21.1% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 30.5% | -1.3% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 93.7% | 97.4% | 3.7% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 95.7% | 94.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 94.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Testers Close was 24.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.2% lower than the Southwater North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Testers Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Southwater North and the 144th lowest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.9%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Testers Close, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2021-03-24 | £664,470 |
| 2 Testers Close, Horsham, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £299,589 | 2004-10-01 | £462,033 |
| 2 Testers Close, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2004-03-01 | £755,000 |
RH13 9BF 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwater Infant Academy Worthing Road , Southwater RH13 9JH | 4out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwater Junior Academy Worthing Road , Southwater RH13 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood Primary School Castlewood Road , Southwater RH13 9US | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Nuthurst Street , Nuthurst RH13 6LH | 3out of 4 | 3,678 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barns Green Primary School The Hordens , RH13 0PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's Hospital , RH13 0LJ | - not rated | 3,405 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muntham House School Barns Green , RH13 0NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,424 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwater Country Park Cafe | Southwater Country Park Cafe, Cafe Southwater Country Park | 471 yd | |
| The Lintot | The Lintot, Lintot Square | 1,050 yd | |
| New Haldi | New Haldi, 10 - 12 Lintot Square | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwater Kebab | Southwater Kebab, Southwater Kebab | 950 yd | |
| Capital Fish & Chips and Chinese | Capital Fish & Chips and Chinese, 15 Lintot Square | 1,021 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, 1 Lintot Square | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | Co-Operative, Coop Lintot Square | 1,066 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.