Rapley Rise is in Southwater, Horsham and in Horsham district. RH13 9FL is located in the Southwater South & Shipley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 2018-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rapley Rise, Southwater, Horsham, RH13 9FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH13 9FN, RH13 9FD, RH13 9FB, RH13 9FA, RH13 9HA, RH13 9UU, RH13 9UG, RH13 9FJ, RH13 9FQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH13 9FL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49% | 49.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 24.4% | 41.4% | 17.0% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 34% | -14.2% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 14.8% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 16.1% | 3.4% | -12.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 45.9% | 54.4% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 32% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 16% | 8.9% | -7.1% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 25% | 13.2% | -11.8% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 10.2% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 37.1% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.4% | 89.2% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 95.4% | 89.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 88.1% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rapley Rise was 77.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 187.2% higher than the Southwater North average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Rapley Rise has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Southwater North and the 68th highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Rapley Rise, Horsham, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-04-29 | £448,978 |
| 6 Rapley Rise, Horsham, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2022-01-07 | £194,915 |
| 15 Rapley Rise, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £351,500 | 2021-05-21 | £439,778 |
| 11 Rapley Rise, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £350,000 | 2018-03-16 | £439,413 |
| 16 Rapley Rise, Horsham, West Sussex Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £345,000 | 2018-03-02 | £433,136 |
RH13 9FL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwater Junior Academy Worthing Road , Southwater RH13 9JH | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwater Infant Academy Worthing Road , Southwater RH13 9JH | 4out of 4 | 431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood Primary School Castlewood Road , Southwater RH13 9US | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barns Green Primary School The Hordens , RH13 0PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Normandy , RH12 1JL | 3out of 4 | 3,996 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanbridge House School Farthings Hill , Guildford Road RH12 1SR | 4out of 4 | 4,198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT | 3out of 4 | 5,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millais School Depot Road , RH13 5HR | 4out of 4 | 5,452 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohunt Horsham Hurst Road , RH12 2DN | - not rated | 5,244 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's Hospital , RH13 0LJ | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muntham House School Barns Green , RH13 0NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,365 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Littlehaven Educational Trust 24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW | - not rated | 4,502 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham Comptons Lane , RH13 5NW | 4out of 4 | 5,328 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haldi | New Haldi, 10 - 12 Lintot Square | 627 yd | |
| The Lintot | The Lintot, Lintot Square | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hen And Chicken | Hen And Chicken, Hen And Chicken | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, 1 Lintot Square | 629 yd | |
| Capital Fish & Chips and Chinese | Capital Fish & Chips and Chinese, 15 Lintot Square | 681 yd | |
| Southwater Kebab | Southwater Kebab, Southwater Kebab | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | Co-Operative, Coop Lintot Square | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southwater Junior Academy WORTHING ROAD | grass pitches | 175 yd |
| Southwater Sports Club NEW SOUTHWATER SPORTS CLUB NEW SOUTHWATER SPORTS CLUB CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Southwater Cricket Club NEW SOUTHWATER SPORTS CLUB NEW SOUTHWATER SPORTS CLUB CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Southwater Leisure Centre PEVENSEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Castlewood Primary School CASTLEWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 799 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 892 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 892 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 89.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 903 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.