The Brambles is in Billingshurst and in Horsham district. RH14 9US is located in the Billingshurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 2015-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Brambles, Billingshurst, RH14 9US and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH14 9UL, RH14 9GX, RH14 9XH, RH14 9XJ, RH14 9XG, RH14 9GW, RH14 9EZ, RH14 9HB, RH14 9HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH14 9US is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.9% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.1% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 RH14 9US there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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 | 29.6% | 28.2% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 58.8% | 8.4% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.4% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 2.8% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 48.6% | 59.2% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 27.6% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 9.4% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 RH14 9US this area, 8.8% 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 | 17.1% | 8.8% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 11.2% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.6% | 18.1% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 2.8% | -4.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 18.1% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 38.1% | 17.0% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.4% | 92.8% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 94% 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% | 94% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 93.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Brambles was 74.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.2% higher than the Billingshurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Brambles has the 11th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Billingshurst and the 76th highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 77.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 The Brambles, Billingshurst, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2019-12-19 | £569,265 |
| 4 The Brambles, Billingshurst, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £542,500 | 2018-04-04 | £644,847 |
| 8 The Brambles, Billingshurst, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2017-12-14 | £640,692 |
| 1 The Brambles, Billingshurst, West Sussex Detached, a newly built property | £480,000 | 2017-11-10 | £559,546 |
| 6 The Brambles, Billingshurst, West Sussex Detached, a newly built property | £499,950 | 2016-02-12 | £633,106 |
RH14 9US 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 | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billingshurst Primary School Upper Station Road , RH14 9RE | 2out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wisborough Green Primary School Newpound Lane , Wisborough Green RH14 0EE | 3out of 4 | 3,759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn School Brooks Green Road , Coolham RH13 8GR | 3out of 4 | 4,461 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weald School, The Station Road , RH14 9RY | 4out of 4 | 742 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingfield Manor School Ingfield Manor Drive , Five Oaks RH14 9AX | 3out of 4 | 4,673 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apple Orchard School Apple Orchard School , Five Oaks Road RH13 0RQ | - not rated | 5,374 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Express | Oriental Express, 9 Lower Station Road | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Chef | King Chef, 53 Station Road | 723 yd | |
| Saffron | Saffron, 55 Station Road | 729 yd | |
| Pizza Planet | Pizza Planet, 55A Station Road | 733 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Station Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Lower Station Road | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Billingshurst Tennis Club BILLINGSHURST LAWN TENNIS CLUB BILLINGSHURST LAWN TENNIS CLUB LOWER STATION ROAD | tennis courts | 529 yd |
| Station Road Football Field (Closed) Station Road | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Billingshurst Leisure Centre STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 819 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.34 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.48 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.