Darwin Close Horsham
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (RH12), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17601428.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £218,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 7, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Horsham costs £2,441 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Littlehaven, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 260 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 76 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Holbrook Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 21% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 143 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £218,500 | £218,500 | £218,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £98,000 | £98,000 | £98,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £139,000 | £139,000 | £139,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2025 | 3 RH12 4ZR | Flat or maisonette | £218,500 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jul 2024 | 8 RH12 4ZR | Flat or maisonette | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Mar 2020 | 8 RH12 4ZR | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Oct 2017 | 8 RH12 4ZR | Flat or maisonette | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Mar 2016 | 4 RH12 4ZR | Flat or maisonette | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Sep 2014 | 8 RH12 4ZR | Flat or maisonette | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Aug 2008 | 3 RH12 4ZR | Flat or maisonette | £98,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 7 Sep 2007 | 4 RH12 4ZR | Flat or maisonette | £139,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 May 2006 | 8 RH12 4ZR | Flat or maisonette | £80,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 59 m². Most common: Flat (10). Built: 1976-1982 (8); 1983-1990 (1); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7); owner-occupied (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Horsham in 2026-27: Band D £2,441 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,627 | £1,899 | £2,170 | £2,441 | £2,983 | £3,526 | £4,068 | £4,882 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (41% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 9-13 Crawley Road Horsham (North Horsham): up to 15 homes, not permissioned (210 m)
- Star Reservoir Comptons Brow Lane Horsham (North Horsham): up to 32 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- Old Pumping Station 133 Rusper Road Horsham (North Horsham): up to 30 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Novartis Pharmaceuticals (South): up to 300 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RH12 4ZR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RH12 4JQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 76 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH12 4JQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH12 4ZR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Littlehaven 281,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Horsham 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Warnham 9,710 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Millthorpe Road Roffey | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Littlehaven - Lambs Farm Road | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest KKS Gatwick Parking | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Road | 290 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Holbrook Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roffey Chemist | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Forestmead Dental Surgery | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Horsham Hospital | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Horsham Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,220 m² | 260 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,100 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,860 m² | 360 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lower Barn Allotments 7,020 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Motte and bailey castle north of Chennells Brook Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Motte and bailey castle north of Chennells Brook Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kingslea Pond | Lake or reservoir | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Lower Barn Copse | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Leechpool Wood | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Townhouse Copse | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Severals Bottom | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Greenbroom Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Horsham: see them on the Horsham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfields Primary School, Horsham | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingslea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Leechpool Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Horsham Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Horsham Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints CofE Primary School, Horsham Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| North Heath Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Millais School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holbrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Forest School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Heron Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepa's Patisserie RH12 4DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Hari Wine Ltd RH12 4DT | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2023 |
| The Bottle Shop RH12 4DT | Retailers - other | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust RH12 4HN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Co-Op Welcome RH13 6AA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 4 Good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Cats Protection Horsham Charity Shop RH13 6AA | Retailers - other | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Roffey News RH13 6AA | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Golden Dragon RH13 6AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Roffey Griddle RH13 6AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| The Master Fryer RH13 6AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| St Andrews Methodist Church RH12 4DX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Mrs K's Vegan Bakes RH12 4DX | Other catering premises | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Horsham Matters Community Meal RH12 4DX | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Onkaar Pandora Box Ltd RH12 4DX | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Tesco Express RH13 5QH | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 61 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (72); On or near Melbourne Way (21); On or near Canberra Place (12); On or near Perth Way (8); On or near Millthorpe Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 21% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 76% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 14 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Perth Way · Innes Road · Millthorpe Road · Innes Road · Canberra Place · Godwin Way · Northdown Close · Canberra Place · Melbourne Way · Naldrett Close · Star Close · Littlehaven Lane
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.