RH12 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Hop Link, 0.9km from Bewbush in Crawley (Crawley). Administratively it sits within Colgate & Rusper ward and the Horsham constituency.
For families considering a move, RH12 0BJ represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £348k.
Census 2021 statistics for RH12 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00188607 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOP LINK, RH12 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOP LINK, RH12 0BJ.
295
29
£ 58,800 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH12 0BJ 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.
Area Character
With 71% economic activity and an average age of 29, RH12 0BJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At £348k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH12 0BJ. The average age is 28.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 348,452
2 sales · Mean £ 348,452
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH12 0BJ has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kilnwood Vale Primary School
The Bewbush Academy
Waterfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Free Shop Crawley0.9 km
- Martins0.9 km
- Manning Pharmacy0.9 km
- Smokey's0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bewbush Centre Cafe0.9 km
- Roller Disco0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Al Naseeb0.9 km
- Gita's Spice Kitchen0.5 km
- Mister H0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ifield2.2 km
- Faygate2.2 km
- Crawley3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Francis Edwards Way0.2 km
- Somerset Road0.2 km
- Somerset Road0.2 km
- Redditch Close0.3 km
- Cottages0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RH120BJ · Data under Open Government Licence