Sanctuary Lane is in Storrington, Pulborough and in Horsham district. RH20 3JE 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 Sanctuary Lane, Storrington, Pulborough, RH20 3JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH20 3JD, RH20 3JF, RH20 3JJ, RH20 3JB, RH20 3HZ, RH20 3HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH20 3JE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.9% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.1% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 RH20 3JE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.7% 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 | 13.1% | 19.7% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.8% | 66.7% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 6.8% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 5.1% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 50.2% | 49.4% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.2% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 12.5% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 15.4% | 10.2% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 7.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 20.7% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 42.4% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98% | 96.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 94.9% | 90.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 89.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sanctuary Lane was 27.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.5% lower than the Storrington & Washington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sanctuary Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Storrington & Washington and the 170th lowest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imp Cottage Sanctuary Lane, Pulborough, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2024-08-22 | £792,827 |
| The Yews Sanctuary Lane, Pulborough, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2024-02-01 | £924,838 |
| Lowood Sanctuary Lane, Pulborough, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2021-03-02 | £1,105,908 |
| Hamfield Cottage Sanctuary Lane, Pulborough, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-01-07 | £734,411 |
| Sevenoaks Sanctuary Lane, Pulborough, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2020-09-18 | £688,557 |
RH20 3JE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RH20 3JE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 125 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thakeham Primary School Rock Road , Storrington RH20 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School School Lane , Washington RH20 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington CofE Primary School Foster Lane , Ashington RH20 3PG | 3out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Storrington Primary School Spierbridge Road , Storrington RH20 4PG | 4out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Chiltington Community Primary School East Street , West Chiltington RH20 2JY | 3out of 4 | 4,878 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 | 3,444 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.