Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

ILLETT WAY, RH12 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILLETT WAY, RH12 0AJ.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH12 0AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 65% economic activity and an average age of 30, RH12 0AJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At £320k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending down 24.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH12 0AJ is a safe, established residential area on Illett Way, 1.3km from Bewbush in Crawley (Crawley). Administratively it sits within Colgate & Rusper ward and the Horsham constituency.

For families considering a move, RH12 0AJ represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, down 24.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RH12 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00188585 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH12 0AJ. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.8%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 274,950

43 sales · Mean £ 269,326

Semi-Detached

£ 391,000

20 sales · Mean £ 394,524

Detached

£ 547,950

3 sales · Mean £ 527,633

Terraced

£ 390,000

15 sales · Mean £ 402,580

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RH12 0AJ has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour28
Violence and sexual offences23
Other theft11
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Kilnwood Vale Primary School

138 pupils0.2 km
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The Bewbush Academy

Good559 pupils1.3 km
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Waterfield Primary School

Good354 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Gita's Spice Kitchen1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Holmbush Farm Shop0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Faygate1.8 km
  • Ifield2.4 km
  • Crawley3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Kilnwood Vale School0.2 km
  • Rainbow Field0.2 km
  • Rainbow Field0.2 km
  • Kilnwood Vale School0.3 km
  • Holmbush Potteries0.3 km