Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

KINGS GATE, RH12 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS GATE, RH12 1AE.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 51,300 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH12 1AE 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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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

RH12 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £412k. Property prices are trending down 5.6% year-on-year.

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

RH12 1AE is a well-regarded residential area on Kings Gate, 0.4km from Horsham in Horsham. Administratively it sits within Trafalgar ward and the Horsham constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (146 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £412k, down 5.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for RH12 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00167714 (shared with 6 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 1AE. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.3%
Asian / British Asian13.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 47%
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

£ 255,000

17 sales · Mean £ 258,623

Terraced

£ 507,500

4 sales · Mean £ 516,875

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

Crime rates near RH12 1AE are high at 146 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting301
Anti-social behaviour164
Violence and sexual offences155
Criminal damage and arson57
Public order50

school Local Schools

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Greenway Junior School

Good349 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils0.5 km
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Arunside School, Horsham

Good401 pupils0.5 km
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Trafalgar Community Infant School

Good239 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good202 pupils0.6 km
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Tanbridge House School

Outstanding1529 pupils1.3 km
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Horsham Nursery School

Good103 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Carmela Deli0.5 km
  • Corner Newsagents0.9 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
  • New Street Butchers0.9 km
  • Noor Cash n Carry Ltd0.1 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Brewhouse and Kitchen0.6 km
  • The Anchor Hotel0.5 km
  • The Bear0.4 km
  • The Crown0.4 km
  • The Stout House0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Akash Restaurant0.7 km
  • Brod?0.4 km
  • Caffe Nero0.2 km
  • Giggling Squid0.5 km
  • KFC0.1 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Bubble Works Bubble Tea0.3 km
  • Curry Hut Indian Cuisine0.8 km
  • Greggs Bakery0.2 km
  • Horsham Tandoori0.6 km
  • Panda House0.1 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Kitchen0.5 km
  • Travelodge0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Horsham1.0 km
  • Littlehaven2.4 km
  • Christs Hospital2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bishopric0.1 km
  • Bishopric0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Worthing Road0.2 km
  • Albion Way0.2 km