Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

ILLETT WAY, RH12 0BL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

290

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH12 0BL 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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5/10
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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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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

RH12 0BL is a young, economically active community — 67% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. At £335k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.

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

RH12 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Illett Way, 0.9km from Bewbush in Crawley (Crawley). Administratively it sits within Colgate & Rusper ward and the Horsham constituency.

For families considering a move, RH12 0BL represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, down 2.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RH12 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00188736 (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 0BL. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.0%
Asian / British Asian14.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 260,000

20 sales · Mean £ 253,050

Terraced

£ 356,500

19 sales · Mean £ 367,271

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

21 sales · Mean £ 377,078

Detached

£ 467,475

8 sales · Mean £ 449,356

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

RH12 0BL has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour35
Public order9
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Kilnwood Vale Primary School

138 pupils0.3 km
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The Bewbush Academy

Good559 pupils0.9 km
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Waterfield Primary School

Good354 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Free Shop Crawley0.9 km
  • Martins0.9 km
  • Manning Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Smokey's0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Bewbush Centre Cafe0.9 km
  • Roller Disco0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Al Naseeb0.9 km
  • Gita's Spice Kitchen0.6 km
  • Mister H0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ifield2.1 km
  • Faygate2.2 km
  • Crawley3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Somerset Road0.1 km
  • Somerset Road0.1 km
  • Francis Edwards Way0.3 km
  • Kilnwood Vale School0.3 km
  • Redditch Close0.3 km