The Hollow is in Washington, Pulborough and in Horsham district. RH20 3DA is located in the Storrington & Washington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arundel and South Downs. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Hollow, Washington, Pulborough, RH20 3DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH20 3GN, RH20 3BL, RH20 3BW, RH20 3BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH20 3DA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 56.2% | 47.8% | -8.4% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 43.8% | 52.2% | 8.4% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 25.6% | 34.2% | 8.6% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 49.8% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 6.3% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 44.5% | 52.9% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 35.4% | -5.4% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 9.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 23.7% | 17.5% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 12.8% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 18.8% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 36.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 98.5% | 96.9% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 94.7% | 93.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 92.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.2% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hollow was 64.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% higher than the Storrington & Washington average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
The Hollow has the 3rd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Storrington & Washington and the 100th highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock House Cottage The Hollow, Pulborough, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2021-06-25 | £1,060,154 |
| Castle Farm Cottage The Hollow, Pulborough, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £539,000 | 2018-12-20 | £624,778 |
| Rock House The Hollow, Pulborough, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,295,000 | 2016-03-29 | £1,698,491 |
| Pump House Cottage The Hollow, Pulborough, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2013-12-29 | £540,325 |
| Pump House Cottage The Hollow, Pulborough, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2010-02-01 | £305,136 |
RH20 3DA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School School Lane , Washington RH20 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington CofE Primary School Foster Lane , Ashington RH20 3PG | 3out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thakeham Primary School Rock Road , Storrington RH20 3AA | 3out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Storrington Primary School Spierbridge Road , Storrington RH20 4PG | 4out of 4 | 4,279 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windlesham House School London Road , Washington RH20 4AY | - not rated | 3,195 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasons Cafe at Squires Garden Centre | Seasons Cafe at Squires Garden Centre, Squires Garden Centre | 648 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Recreation Ground HOMELANDS HOMELANDS SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 965 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 | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.