Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

WATERS EDGE, RH20 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERS EDGE, RH20 1AX.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

RH20 1AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £563k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

RH20 1AX is a safe, established residential area on Waters Edge, 1.1km from Pulborough in Pulborough. Administratively it sits within Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

For families considering a move, RH20 1AX represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £563k, up 0.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RH20 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00161469 (shared with 15 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 RH20 1AX. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 450,000

5 sales · Mean £ 445,000

Detached

£ 715,000

3 sales · Mean £ 673,333

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

RH20 1AX has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good312 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • River Moon Thai Restaurant0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Station Fryer0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pulborough0.1 km
  • Amberley6.9 km
  • Billingshurst8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Pulborough Rail Station0.1 km
  • Pulborough Rail Station0.1 km
  • Swan Corner0.3 km