Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

BLACKGATE LANE, RH20 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKGATE LANE, RH20 1DE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

407

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH20 1DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RH20 1DE — age 47, 81% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

RH20 1DE is a well-regarded residential area on Blackgate Lane, 1.2km from Toat in Horsham. Administratively it sits within Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for RH20 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00161471 (shared with 22 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 1DE. The average age is 47.4. 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 Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Billingshurst4.1 km
  • Pulborough4.4 km
  • Christs Hospital11.3 km