Postcode report
RH13 5HA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Horsham
About RH13 5HA: area rating, property, schools and local change
RH13 5HA is a postcode in Forest, Horsham, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RH13 5HA, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 40% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RH13 5HA are housing and local prosperity, while health 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 RH13 5HA is based on Horsham 006 Census 2021. It covers 11,282 residents, 3,880 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 53% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 22% 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 RH13 5HA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RH13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £435k from 91 rolling sales, down 8.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RH13 5HA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 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 1 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 RH13 5HA 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 RH13 5HA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 28 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 RH13 5HA
Is RH13 5HA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 40% 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 RH13 5HA?
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 RH13 5HA?
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 RH13 5HA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for RH13 5HA?
LocaleIQ matched RH13 5HA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RH13 5HA?
The latest median sold price is £435k based on 91 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RH13 5HA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 28 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.