Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

ARUN VALLEY WAY, RH12 0BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARUN VALLEY WAY, RH12 0BE.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH12 0BE 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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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

RH12 0BE is a young, economically active community — 71% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. At £436k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending down 16.0% year-on-year.

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

RH12 0BE is a safe, established residential area on Arun Valley Way, 1.0km from Bewbush in Crawley (Crawley). Administratively it sits within Colgate & Rusper ward and the Horsham constituency.

For families considering a move, RH12 0BE 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 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £436k, down 16.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RH12 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00188607 (shared with 8 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 0BE. 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

White / British74.4%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

71%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 420,000

18 sales · Mean £ 427,263

Flat

£ 260,000

12 sales · Mean £ 258,583

Detached

£ 525,950

21 sales · Mean £ 533,228

Terraced

£ 347,500

6 sales · Mean £ 344,250

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

RH12 0BE has low crime rates — 23 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft8
Public order8
Drugs7

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 pupils1.1 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

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

Bus Stops

  • Somerset Road0.2 km
  • Somerset Road0.2 km
  • Cottages0.3 km
  • Francis Edwards Way0.3 km
  • Cottages0.3 km