Postcode report
RH11 9HQ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About RH11 9HQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
RH11 9HQ is a postcode in Handcross & Pease Pottage, Mid Sussex, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RH11 9HQ, then scores the surrounding small area 76/100 - top 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RH11 9HQ are health and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for RH11 9HQ is based on Horsham 001 Census 2021. It covers 10,413 residents, 209 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 63% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near RH11 9HQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RH11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £340k from 117 rolling sales, up 6.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RH11 9HQ can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RH11 9HQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around RH11 9HQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 30 HMO licences, 14 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about RH11 9HQ
Is RH11 9HQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 76/100 (top 7% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near RH11 9HQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RH11 9HQ?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near RH11 9HQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for RH11 9HQ?
LocaleIQ matched RH11 9HQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RH11 9HQ?
The latest median sold price is £340k based on 117 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RH11 9HQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 30 HMO licences, 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.