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RH13 5NL

Comptons Lane

Forest

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Detailed insights for RH13 5NL

Overview

Postcode RH13 5NL is located in an urban city, within the Forest ward of Horsham in the South East region, and forms part of the Horsham Central area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Horsham Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,277 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Horsham Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.6%

Approximately 19.6% 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 RH13 5NL.

Flood risk

No risk

Horsham Central near RH13 5NL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RH13 5NL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Horsham

N/A

Walking directions to Horsham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
3,510.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.34(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.25(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.1(-42%)
Other theft
3.55(-37%)
Public order
2.96(-51%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
81.21%
Other White
21
6.36%
Indian
11
3.33%
Bangladeshi
10
3.03%
Other
8
2.42%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
33.6%
No qualifications
46
18.62%
Level 3 (A level)
42
17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.29%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
37.5%
Owns outright
40
35.71%
Other social rented
22
19.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.46%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.68%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Forest

Median price£427,500
Price per sq ft£468
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£311K – £596K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £427,500 (about £468 per square foot) in Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,115,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forest over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£765,000£524
Semi-Detached34£472,500£473
Terraced19£408,000£471
Flats27£250,000£389

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Forest

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£529,000£265,000£385,000£368,750
2017£577,500£229,000£405,000£354,500
2018£553,750£242,000£392,000£405,250
2019£630,000£233,500£385,250£358,750
2020£625,000£230,000£415,000£354,000
2021£637,500£229,750£435,000£370,000
2022£732,500£265,000£492,500£410,154
2023£691,000£256,000£459,500£413,000
2024£718,750£250,000£480,000£412,500
2025£710,000£240,000£475,000£410,000
2026£765,000£265,000£497,500£409,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£428£351£368£417
2017£400£368£387£376
2018£417£330£390£363
2019£420£368£381£374
2020£436£350£401£387
2021£468£344£427£409
2022£552£474£481£472
2023£526£368£475£431
2024£527£374£455£438
2025£535£368£455£469
2026£544£445£513£488
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Forest in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH13 5NL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH13 5NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Dec 202523, Comptons Lane, Horsham, RH13 5NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£600,000
27 Mar 202549, Comptons Lane, Horsham, RH13 5NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£560,000
27 Mar 202555, Comptons Lane, Horsham, RH13 5NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000
01 Oct 202569, Bennetts Road, Horsham, RH13 5JYSemi-DetachedFreehold£470,000
06 Mar 202511, Hornbeam Close, Horsham, RH13 5NPTerracedFreehold£385,000

Schools

In the RH13 5NL postcode area, located within Horsham Central, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RH13 5NL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryThe Forest SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableLittlehaven Educational TrustMiscellaneous

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableQueen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, HorshamCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH13 5NL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RH13 5NL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express49 Brighton Road, Horsham, RH13 6EZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miElm Grove Stores1 Elm Grove, Horsham, RH13 5HXWalking directions to Elm Grove Stores

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 RH13 5NL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Colin Minto

Forest - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

David Skipp

Forest - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Jon Olson

Forest - 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
WardForestE05011818
ParishHorsham, unparished areaE43000149
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Horsham CentralE02006593
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Horsham 006BE01031652
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RH13 5NL

Is RH13 5NL (Horsham Central) safe?

The area around RH13 5NL records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 RH13 5NL?

The median sale price around RH13 5NL in Horsham Central is £427,500 (about £468 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RH13 5NL?

There are 8 schools close to RH13 5NL, including The Forest School (Good), Littlehaven Educational Trust and Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RH13 5NL?

The closest station to RH13 5NL is Horsham, about 1,060 m away.

How deprived is the area around RH13 5NL?

RH13 5NL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,277 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RH13 5NL (Horsham Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Horsham covering RH13 5NL is John Milne (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Colin Minto (Liberal Democrats), David Skipp (Liberal Democrats) and Jon Olson (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.