Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

SCHOLARS WALK, RH12 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOLARS WALK, RH12 1AD.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 61,900 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH12 1AD 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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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 37, RH12 1AD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 4.5% year-on-year.

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

RH12 1AD is a safe, established residential area on Scholars Walk, 1.0km from Broadbridge Heath in Horsham. Administratively it sits within Denne ward and the Horsham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RH12 1AD offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, down 4.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RH12 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00188587 (shared with 5 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 1AD. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 280,000

15 sales · Mean £ 281,466

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

RH12 1AD has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting39
Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour22
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Tanbridge House School

Outstanding1529 pupils0.2 km
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Shelley Primary School

Good395 pupils0.8 km
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Arunside School, Horsham

Good401 pupils1.0 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils1.0 km
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Greenway Junior School

Good349 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • YO! To Go0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Londis Caterways1.0 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Christs Hospital1.6 km
  • Horsham2.5 km
  • Littlehaven3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Stoneybrook0.3 km
  • Meadvale0.3 km
  • Stoneybrook0.3 km
  • Tanbridge House School0.4 km