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Living in Holbrook (Horsham): Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Holbrook (Horsham) is 56/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Holbrook (Horsham) most outperforms the national norm: 52/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the RH12 postcode district.

It scores 8 points below the RH12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 64/100. Its lifestyle score runs 23 points below the RH12 district's 75/100. Economic health (97) and safety (91) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see RH12 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Holbrook (Horsham) scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
178.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 22 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rusper Road 27 crimes
  2. 2 Old Holbrook 5 crimes
  3. 3 Langhurstwood Road 5 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6.697 · PM2.5 6.778 · PM10 10.675 µg/m³
73
Green Space 79
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
36
3 schools in area · 17 within 4km
3Good
  • All Saints CofE Primary School, HorshamPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Bohunt HorshamSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital10.3 mi
Epsom General Hospital15.8 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital16.7 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryHolbrook Surgery0.7 mi
GP capacity2,513 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
48
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Horsham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
97
Employment rate63.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.6%Unemployed1.6%Retired25.1%Student3.6%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.6%Skilled & technical30.1%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership88.4%
Among the least-deprived 3% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Horsham · 2026-27
A £1,627
B £1,899
C £2,170
D £2,441
E £2,983
F £3,526
G £4,068
H £4,882
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
39
Littlehaven 1 mi
Warnham 1.3 mi
Faygate 1.6 mi
J11 M23 4.4 mi
J11 M23 4.9 mi
J10A M23 7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Holbrook (Horsham) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Kingsfold 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Horsham 70 1.8 mi away ⇄
Warnham 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Rusper 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Colgate 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Broadbridge Heath 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Mannings Heath 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tower Hill 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Capel 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Pease Pottage 52 4.5 mi away ⇄
Ockley 46 4.6 mi away ⇄
Southwater 53 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holbrook (Horsham) a nice place to live?

Holbrook (Horsham) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Holbrook (Horsham) is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Holbrook (Horsham)?

Holbrook (Horsham) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Holbrook (Horsham)?

Among the top-rated schools in Holbrook (Horsham) are All Saints CofE Primary School, Horsham, Bohunt Horsham and Holbrook Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Holbrook (Horsham) in total.

Holbrook (Horsham) in context

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Postcode districts in Holbrook (Horsham)

RH12 64 ⇄

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