Postcode RH13 9BF is located in a rural town, within the Southwater South & Shipley ward of Horsham in the South East region, and forms part of the Southwater area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Southwater is £73,520 per year. The nearest station is Christs Hospital located about 2.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Southwater Country Park.
Southwater has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,248 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.
Southwater has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southwater is £73,520 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 153 ft away from RH13 9BF.
Southwater near RH13 9BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Christs Hospital located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southwater Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Southwater Country Park |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Southwater South & Shipley area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £626,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £360,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £476,250 |
| Flats | 10 | £228,500 |
10 year median price trend in Southwater South & Shipley
In the RH13 9BF postcode area, located within Southwater, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Horsham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RH13 9BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alex Jeffery
Southwater South & Shipley - Elected 4 May 2023
Colette Mary Blackburn
Southwater South & Shipley - Elected 4 May 2023
John Milne
Horsham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.