Cripplegate Lane is in Southwater, Horsham and in Horsham district. RH13 9HJ 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 Cripplegate Lane, Southwater, Horsham, RH13 9HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH13 9HL, RH13 9HX, RH13 9HN, RH13 9HU, RH13 9LJ, RH13 9JP, RH13 9AR, RH13 9HS, RH13 9HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH13 9HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 48% | 49.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 52% | 50.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 9HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.8% 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 | 24% | 20.7% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.3% | 69.8% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 25.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 65.2% | 56.1% | -9.1% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 23.9% | 34.3% | 10.4% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 6.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 9HJ this area, 6.8% 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 | 9.2% | 6.8% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 9.5% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.3% | 17.5% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 18.2% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 42.5% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 100% | 97.3% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 96.2% | 92.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 92.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 76.7% | 18.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cripplegate Lane was 37.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.3% higher than the Southwater North average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Cripplegate Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Southwater North and the 204th highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Cripplegate Lane, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-09-15 | £526,798 |
| Lindsell Cripplegate Lane, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2011-11-21 | £757,350 |
| Homestead Cripplegate Lane, Horsham, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2009-11-17 | £335,238 |
RH13 9HJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 9HJ 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Education | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwater Infant Academy Worthing Road , Southwater RH13 9JH | 4out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwater Junior Academy Worthing Road , Southwater RH13 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlewood Primary School Castlewood Road , Southwater RH13 9US | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Nuthurst Street , Nuthurst RH13 6LH | 3out of 4 | 3,507 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barns Green Primary School The Hordens , RH13 0PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,748 yd | Community 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 | 5,418 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 | 3,074 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muntham House School Barns Green , RH13 0NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,327 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Littlehaven Educational Trust 24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW | - not rated | 5,115 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 59 yd | |
| New Haldi | New Haldi, 10 - 12 Lintot Square | 722 yd | |
| The Lintot | The Lintot, Lintot Square | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Fish & Chips and Chinese | Capital Fish & Chips and Chinese, 15 Lintot Square | 664 yd | |
| Southwater Kebab | Southwater Kebab, Southwater Kebab | 676 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, 1 Lintot Square | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | Co-Operative, Coop Lintot Square | 725 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southwater Leisure Centre PEVENSEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 750 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 | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.