Postcode report
Is RH20 3HN a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About RH20 3HN: area rating, property, schools and local change
RH20 3HN is a postcode in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington, Horsham, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RH20 3HN, then scores the surrounding small area 61/100 - top 37% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RH20 3HN are safety and property market signals, while local prosperity 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 RH20 3HN is based on Horsham 013 Census 2021. It covers 9,860 residents, 205 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 19% 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 4/10.
For property prices near RH20 3HN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RH20 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £645k from 64 rolling sales, up 5.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RH20 3HN can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 RH20 3HN 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 RH20 3HN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 RH20 3HN
Is RH20 3HN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 61/100 (top 37% 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 RH20 3HN?
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 RH20 3HN?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for RH20 3HN?
LocaleIQ matched RH20 3HN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RH20 3HN?
The latest median sold price is £645k based on 64 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RH20 3HN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.