RH12 1AB is an active urban area on Madeira Avenue, 0.3km from Horsham in Horsham. Administratively it sits within Holbrook West ward and the Horsham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RH12 1AB offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £376k, up 103.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RH12 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00188702 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MADEIRA AVENUE, RH12 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MADEIRA AVENUE, RH12 1AB.
233
40
£ 51,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH12 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RH12 1AB spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £376k. Property prices are trending up 103.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH12 1AB. The average age is 40.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 413,375
6 sales · Mean £ 384,458
Terraced
£ 400,000
3 sales · Mean £ 401,666
Flat
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RH12 1AB is above average at 131 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Trafalgar Community Infant School
Greenway Junior School
St John's Catholic Primary School
Arunside School, Horsham
Horsham Nursery School
Kingslea Primary School
Millais School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Carmela Deli0.2 km
- Corner Newsagents1.0 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.3 km
- New Street Butchers0.5 km
- Noor Cash n Carry Ltd0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Brewhouse and Kitchen0.3 km
- The Anchor Hotel0.3 km
- The Bear0.3 km
- The Crown0.2 km
- The Stout House0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Akash Restaurant0.4 km
- Brod?0.1 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- Giggling Squid0.3 km
- KFC0.5 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Bubble Works Bubble Tea0.3 km
- Curry Hut Indian Cuisine0.5 km
- Greggs Bakery0.4 km
- Horsham Tandoori0.3 km
- Panda House0.6 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Kitchen0.2 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
- Wimblehurst Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horsham0.6 km
- Littlehaven2.1 km
- Christs Hospital3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Albion Way0.1 km
- Wellington Road0.2 km
- The Carfax0.2 km
- Carfax0.2 km
- Carfax0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RH121AB · Data under Open Government Licence