Postcode report
Is RH12 4QE a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About RH12 4QE: area rating, property, schools and local change
RH12 4QE 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 4QE, then scores the surrounding small area 82/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RH12 4QE 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 4QE is based on Horsham 002 Census 2021. It covers 11,339 residents, 1,385 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 6% 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 10/10.
For property prices near RH12 4QE, 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 4QE, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including dance (1). Closest examples include Perform Horsham @ Holbrook Tythe Barn – Drama, dance and singing classes for 4-12s (Saturdays) (at Holbrook Tythe Barn, Pondtail Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 5JF, ages 4-12, 2.4 km). 1 listed as free; 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RH12 4QE 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 4QE 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 4QE
Is RH12 4QE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 82/100 (top 2% 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 4QE?
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 4QE?
Near RH12 4QE, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including dance (1). Closest examples include Perform Horsham @ Holbrook Tythe Barn – Drama, dance and singing classes for 4-12s (Saturdays) (at Holbrook Tythe Barn, Pondtail Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 5JF, ages 4-12, 2.4 km). 1 listed as free; 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
What demographics are available for RH12 4QE?
LocaleIQ matched RH12 4QE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RH12 4QE?
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 4QE?
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.