Area Analysis Waverley, South East

RH12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RH12 postcode area.

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Population

51,352

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 53,875 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
workEmployment
9/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 43, RH12 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £422k. Property prices are trending down 7.8% year-on-year.

home £422,396 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH12 is a postcode district in Waverley, South East, covering 1323 active and 711 retired postcodes.

The largest share of RH12 (12%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (9%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes RH12 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in RH12 are around £422k, down 7.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across RH12 at 217 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full RH12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3500
Anti-social behaviour1813
Shoplifting1690
Public order916
Criminal damage and arson826

school Local Schools

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St Bede's School

Outstanding1887 pupils
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Shelley Primary School

Good395 pupils
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Trafalgar Community Infant School

Good239 pupils
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Northolmes Junior School, Horsham

Good150 pupils
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Littlehaven Infant School

Good119 pupils
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Rudgwick Primary School

Good207 pupils
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Rusper Primary School

Inadequate105 pupils
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Arunside School, Horsham

Good401 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Roffey Park Institute
  • Springfields Hotel
  • The Martins' Bed and Breakfast
  • The Kitchen
  • Travelodge
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club
  • Broadbridge Heath FC Ltd
  • Clubhouse Bar & Grill
  • Dog And Bacon
  • Holmbush Inn
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Co-Operative
  • One Stop Convenience Store
  • Tesco Extra
  • Waitrose
  • Faygate Village Stores
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Bubble Works Bubble Tea
  • Fireaway
  • Greggs Bakery
  • Horsham Tandoori
  • Kokoro
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • Arabica Coffee House
  • Artelesi
  • ASK Italian
  • Babylon Charcoal Grill
  • Bill's Restaurants
  • + 66 more
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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Shell Budgens Horsham
  • Shelley's Budgens
  • Sushi Daily
  • T K Maxx
  • Truffles
  • + 42 more