Postcode report
Is RH12 4AF a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About RH12 4AF: area rating, property, schools and local change
RH12 4AF is a postcode in Colgate & Rusper, Horsham, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RH12 4AF, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RH12 4AF are health and local prosperity, 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 RH12 4AF 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 6/10.
For property prices near RH12 4AF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RH12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £420k from 105 rolling sales, up 10.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Near RH12 4AF, LocaleIQ matches 12 kids clubs or activities, including 12 other local activities. Closest examples include Gym 11-13 Yrs Sat 10:00 (at The Bewbush Centre, up to 13, 3.2 km) and Gym 11-13 Yrs Sat 14:00 (at The Bewbush Centre, up to 13, 3.2 km). 12 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RH12 4AF 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 RH12 4AF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record 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 RH12 4AF
Is RH12 4AF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 42% 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 RH12 4AF?
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 kids clubs and activities are near RH12 4AF?
Near RH12 4AF, LocaleIQ matches 12 kids clubs or activities, including 12 other local activities. Closest examples include Gym 11-13 Yrs Sat 10:00 (at The Bewbush Centre, up to 13, 3.2 km) and Gym 11-13 Yrs Sat 14:00 (at The Bewbush Centre, up to 13, 3.2 km). 12 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
What demographics are available for RH12 4AF?
LocaleIQ matched RH12 4AF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RH12 4AF?
The latest median sold price is £420k based on 105 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RH12 4AF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.