Horsham Road is in Handcross, Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH17 6DE is located in the Handcross & Pease Pottage electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Horsham Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH17 6DF, RH17 6DH, RH17 6DB, RH17 6BZ, RH17 6DJ, RH17 6DQ, RH17 6EA, RH17 6BW, RH17 6BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH17 6DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% | 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 | 22.1% | 32.9% | 10.8% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 39.3% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 8.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 50.5% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 32% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 14.5% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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 | 21.7% | 12.7% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.5% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 21.4% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 34.5% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.9% | 95.1% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 94.6% | 88.2% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 88.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.7% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horsham Road was 54.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% higher than the Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Horsham Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill and the 160th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry House Horsham Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2022-06-30 | £1,147,324 |
| Hill Cottage Horsham Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2020-10-02 | £364,337 |
| Hedges Horsham Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2016-02-19 | £369,172 |
| Culverton Horsham Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2016-01-29 | £605,940 |
| Mulberry House Horsham Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2010-01-11 | £782,397 |
RH17 6DE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handcross Primary School London Road , Handcross RH17 6HB | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mark's CofE Primary School Brantridge Lane , Staplefield RH17 6EN | 3out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodgate Primary School 41 Bellevue Farm Road , Pease Pottage RH11 9GT | 3out of 4 | 3,112 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colgate Primary School Blackhouse Road , Colgate RH13 6HS | 3out of 4 | 4,508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Lower Beeding Church Close , Lower Beeding RH13 6NS | 3out of 4 | 4,843 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handcross Park School London Road , Handcross RH17 6HF | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brantridge School Staplefield Place , Staplefield RH17 6EQ | 2out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Academy special converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 4,311 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 5,322 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nymans Gardens | National Trust, Nymans | 395 yd | |
| Handcross Hardware And Craft | Handcross Hardware, Dudley House | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | The Red Lion, High Street | 211 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Street Recreation Ground HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 694 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% |
| Median download speed | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.37 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.37 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.