About The Common

The Common in West Sussex is a spacious area that offers a variety of outdoor activities for residents and visitors alike. It features open green spaces, making it suitable for leisurely walks, picnics, and recreational sports. The surrounding trees provide ample shade during warmer months, while pathways encourage exploration of the natural surroundings. Located in the RH12 postcode area, The Common is easily accessible and serves as a gathering point for community events. It is a popular spot for families, dog walkers, and those seeking a break from urban life. With its well-maintained facilities, including benches and play areas, The Common is a practical choice for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors in West Sussex.

School Ratings in The Common

Families in The Common have access to 42 local schools. Tanbridge House School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 13 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in The Common

Homes sell for an average of £457K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £432K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in The Common

Crime in the area is lower than the national average.

Deprivation and Employment in The Common

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places The Common among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in The Common

The Common benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 8,372 sales

Average Price £457K
£1K — £10.75M
Detached £652K 1,845
Semi £432K 2,118
Terraced £369K 2,074
Flat £246K 1,992

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

26 Primary
3 Secondary
13 Other
Greenway Junior School Primary Good 0.2 miles Trafalgar Community Infant School Primary Good 0.3 miles Aurora Vincent House School 0.5 miles Arunside School, Horsham Primary Good 0.6 miles St John's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham 16 plus 0.6 miles Tanbridge House School Secondary Outstanding 0.7 miles Horsham Family Hub (the Needles) 0.8 miles Shelley Primary School Primary 0.9 miles St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles North Heath Community Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles Horsham Nursery School Nursery Good 1.2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in The Common IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, The Common experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
7/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
8/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
7/10
12,660 Children (0-15) 19%
41,101 Working Age 61%
17,844 Older (60+) 26%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 19.5% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.6% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in The Common 1 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in The Common are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

1 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
Sussex Horsham Park and Trafalgar
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Horsham Train Station 0.9 miles
Warnham Train Station 1.5 miles
Christs Hospital Train Station 1.9 miles
Littlehaven Train Station 2 miles
Faygate Train Station 3.9 miles
Ockley Train Station 5.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Horsham 0.6 miles Broadbridge Heath 1.2 miles Tower Hill 1.2 miles Little Haven 1.4 miles Oakhill 1.4 miles New Town 1.8 miles Rapkyns 1.9 miles Roffey 2 miles Strood Green 2 miles Doomsday Green 2.2 miles Winterfold 2.6 miles Southwater Street 2.6 miles

Local Government

District Horsham
County West Sussex
Ward Colgate & Rusper
Constituency Horsham
Parish Colgate
Region South East

Streets in RH12 30 shown View all streets

A24 2 A264 1 A281 1 Adams Close 1 Adelaide Close 1 Agate Lane 1 Albery Close 1 Albion Way 12 Alder Copse 1 Alder Way 1 Allcard Close 1 Allingham Gardens 1 Amberley Close 1 Amberley Road 2 Amundsen Road 4 Angus Close 1 April Close 1 Arun Valley Way 1 Arun Walk 2 Arundale Walk 4 Arunside 2 Ashleigh Road 2 Ashmore Lane 1 Ashurst Close 2 Aspen Way 4 Avebury Close 1 B2128 3 Badgers Close 1 Bailey Close 1 Bailey Road 4

Postcodes in RH12 50 shown View all postcodes

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