Postcode report
Is RH11 9ZE a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About RH11 9ZE: area rating, property, schools and local change
RH11 9ZE 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 9ZE, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RH11 9ZE are jobs and property market signals, 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 9ZE is based on Crawley 004 Census 2021. It covers 12,586 residents, 2,337 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 40% owner-occupied, 35% privately rented, 23% 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 3/10.
For property prices near RH11 9ZE, 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 9ZE can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 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 9ZE 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 9ZE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 99 HMO licences, 49 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 9ZE
Is RH11 9ZE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 12% 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 9ZE?
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 9ZE?
12 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 9ZE?
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 9ZE?
LocaleIQ matched RH11 9ZE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RH11 9ZE?
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 9ZE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 99 HMO licences, 49 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.