RH12 0AZ is a safe, established residential area located 1.2km from Bewbush in Crawley (Crawley). Administratively it sits within Colgate & Rusper ward and the Horsham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. 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. 90% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Horsham. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RH12 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00188732 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RH12 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RH12 0AZ.
242
30
£ 58,800 /yr
78%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH12 0AZ 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
High employment, young population. RH12 0AZ combines 78% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At 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 0AZ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH12 0AZ has low crime rates — 30 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.
school Local Schools
Kilnwood Vale Primary School
The Bewbush Academy
Waterfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Gita's Spice Kitchen0.8 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Holmbush Farm Shop0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Faygate1.9 km
- Ifield2.5 km
- Crawley3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Holmbush Potteries0.2 km
- Kilnwood Vale School0.3 km
- Kilnwood Vale School0.3 km
- Rainbow Field0.4 km
- Rainbow Field0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RH120AZ · Data under Open Government Licence