Postcode report
Is RH13 6AU a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About RH13 6AU: area rating, property, schools and local change
RH13 6AU is a postcode in Roffey South, Horsham, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RH13 6AU, then scores the surrounding small area 82/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RH13 6AU are health and local prosperity, while property market signals 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 6AU is based on Horsham 008 Census 2021. It covers 8,969 residents, 180 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 5% 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 RH13 6AU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RH13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £435k from 61 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 6AU 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RH13 6AU 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 6AU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 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 6AU
Is RH13 6AU 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 RH13 6AU?
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 6AU?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for RH13 6AU?
LocaleIQ matched RH13 6AU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RH13 6AU?
The latest median sold price is £435k based on 61 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RH13 6AU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.