Southdown Way is in Storrington, Pulborough and in Horsham district. RH20 3NS is located in the West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington 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 Southdown Way, Storrington, Pulborough, RH20 3NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH20 3NU, RH20 3NY, RH20 3NX, RH20 3LU, RH20 3NZ, RH20 3NT, RH20 3NW, RH20 3GT, RH20 3NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH20 3NS 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 | 50.9% | 50.9% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.1% | 0.0% | 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 3NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 23.3% | 25.4% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 56.5% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 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 (88.8%) 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 | 54.4% | 55.8% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 33% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 9.1% | 11.1% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10.4% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 19.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 20.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 31.7% | -2.9% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 96.7% | 97.3% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
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 | 97% | 92.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 92.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southdown Way was 25.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.9% lower than the Storrington & Washington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southdown Way has the 5th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Storrington & Washington and the 150th lowest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Southdown Way, Pulborough, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2024-11-20 | £385,121 |
| 12 Southdown Way, Pulborough, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-03-26 | £455,023 |
| 10 Southdown Way, Pulborough, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2017-07-19 | £397,987 |
| 15 Southdown Way, Pulborough, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-03-30 | £321,909 |
| 14 Southdown Way, Pulborough, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2015-07-17 | £378,760 |
RH20 3NS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
RH20 3NS 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 | 148 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thakeham Primary School Rock Road , Storrington RH20 3AA | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Storrington Primary School Spierbridge Road , Storrington RH20 4PG | 4out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School School Lane , Washington RH20 4AP | 3out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington CofE Primary School Foster Lane , Ashington RH20 3PG | 3out of 4 | 3,593 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Chiltington Community Primary School East Street , West Chiltington RH20 2JY | 3out of 4 | 3,644 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 | 4,614 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Steyning Grammar School (Rock Road Campus) ROCK ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool | 343 yd |
| Storrington Village Hall Thakeham Road | 477 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 | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| 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 | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.