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RH12 2DR

Parkfield

Holbrook West

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Detailed insights for RH12 2DR

Overview

Postcode RH12 2DR is located in an urban city, within the Holbrook West ward of Horsham in the South East region, and forms part of the Horsham Central area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Horsham Central is £58,869 per year. The nearest station is Horsham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Horsham Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Horsham Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,418 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Horsham Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.6%

Approximately 13.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Horsham Central is £58,869 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RH12 2DR.

Flood risk

No risk

Horsham Central near RH12 2DR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Horsham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RH12 2DR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Horsham

N/A

Walking directions to Horsham
1 mi

Littlehaven

N/A

Walking directions to Littlehaven

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RH12 2DR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHorsham ParkLargeWalking directions to Horsham Park

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
1,109.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.93(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.65(+100%)
Shoplifting
19.52(+145%)
Public order
15.92(+162%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.41(+139%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
81.76%
Other White
20
6.29%
Indian
7
2.2%
African
7
2.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.2%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
40.81%
No qualifications
47
17.28%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.56%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
38.57%
Owns with a mortgage
43
30.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
15%
Other social rented
16
11.43%
Social rents from council
3
2.14%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Holbrook West

Median price£394,000
Price per sq ft£452
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£286K – £500K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £394,000 (about £452 per square foot) in Holbrook West area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,500 up to £1,095,800.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holbrook West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£725,000£485
Semi-Detached19£450,000£502
Terraced28£367,500£451
Flats31£235,000£382

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holbrook West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holbrook West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£515,000£223,950£335,000£315,000
2017£542,500£195,000£407,475£300,000
2018£575,000£238,500£346,000£310,000
2019£607,500£210,000£360,000£312,500
2020£592,500£210,000£419,750£315,000
2021£655,500£215,000£391,500£334,100
2022£740,000£235,000£452,500£372,500
2023£665,000£220,000£425,000£349,975
2024£710,000£202,000£450,000£362,500
2025£700,000£246,500£450,000£360,000
2026£612,500£227,000£450,000£430,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holbrook West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holbrook West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£416£404£414£345
2017£440£415£395£389
2018£412£351£418£426
2019£401£370£381£391
2020£458£360£424£389
2021£425£372£412£442
2022£523£393£519£464
2023£499£416£493£516
2024£487£436£515£451
2025£501£396£499£451
2026£468£378£556£382
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holbrook West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Holbrook West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH12 2DR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH12 2DR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202522, Parkfield, Horsham, RH12 2BGTerracedFreehold£439,000
15 Aug 202531, Parkfield, Horsham, RH12 2BGTerracedFreehold£431,000
24 Mar 202511, Parkfield, Horsham, RH12 2BGTerracedFreehold£338,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 3, Parklands House, 21, Hurst Road, Horsham, RH12 2DSFlatsLeasehold£415,000
16 Jun 2025Flat 9, Parklands House, 21, Hurst Road, Horsham, RH12 2DSFlatsLeasehold£395,000

Schools

In the RH12 2DR postcode area, located within Horsham Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RH12 2DR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 mi16 plusThe College of Richard Collyer In HorshamFurther education

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTrafalgar Community Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGreenway Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH12 2DR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RH12 2DR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCorner Newsagents80 Trafalgar Road, Horsham, RH12 2QLWalking directions to Corner Newsagents
0.3 miSwindon Road ExpressTrafalgar Road, Horsham, RH12 2QJWalking directions to Swindon Road Express
0.4 miMorrisons DailyPotters Place, Horsham, RH12 2PLWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miLidlFoundry Lane, Horsham, RH13 5PXWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miOne Stop12 - 14 Station Road, Horsham, RH13 5EYWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Horsham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,548
Band B£1,806
Band C£2,064
Band D£2,322
Band E£2,837
Band F£3,353
Band G£3,869
Band H£4,643

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RH12 2DR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher Franke

Holbrook West - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Nigel Douglas Emery

Holbrook West - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

John Milne

Horsham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictHorshamE07000227
Parliamentary ConstituencyHorshamE14001294
WardHolbrook WestE05011821
ParishHorsham, unparished areaE43000149
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Horsham CentralE02006593
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Horsham 006CE01031653
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RH12 2DR

Is RH12 2DR (Horsham Central) safe?

The area around RH12 2DR records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near RH12 2DR?

The median sale price around RH12 2DR in Horsham Central is £394,000 (about £452 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RH12 2DR?

There are 10 schools close to RH12 2DR, including The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham (Good), Trafalgar Community Infant School (Good) and Greenway Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RH12 2DR?

The closest station to RH12 2DR is Horsham, about 531 m away.

How deprived is the area around RH12 2DR?

RH12 2DR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,418 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RH12 2DR (Horsham Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Horsham covering RH12 2DR is John Milne (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christopher Franke (Liberal Democrats) and Nigel Douglas Emery (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.