Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

CLAY VALE, RH12 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAY VALE, RH12 0AU.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH12 0AU 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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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

RH12 0AU is a young, economically active community — 72% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. At £365k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending down 27.3% year-on-year.

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

RH12 0AU is a safe, established residential area on Clay Vale, 1.2km from Bewbush in Crawley (Crawley). Administratively it sits within Colgate & Rusper ward and the Horsham constituency.

For families considering a move, RH12 0AU represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, down 27.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RH12 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00188699 (shared with 7 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 0AU. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.1%
Asian / British Asian13.5%
Black / African / Caribbean10.3%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 424,000

26 sales · Mean £ 401,282

Flat

£ 274,500

14 sales · Mean £ 275,832

Semi-Detached

£ 384,997

6 sales · Mean £ 379,973

Detached

£ 319,950

4 sales · Mean £ 327,475

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

RH12 0AU has low crime rates — 35 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 behaviour29
Violence and sexual offences28
Other theft12
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 pupils1.2 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 Kitchen0.9 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
  • Crawley3.8 km

Bus Stops

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