RH17 is a postcode district in Mid Sussex, South East, covering 704 active and 212 retired postcodes.
The largest share of RH17 (23%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (14%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes RH17 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in RH17 are around £624k, down 8.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across RH17 at 124 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full RH17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
RH17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RH17 postcode area.
20,271
44
£ 54,067 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
RH17 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £624k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £624k. Property prices are trending down 8.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Wivelsfield Primary School
Danehill Church of England Primary School
Handcross Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Balcombe CofE Controlled Primary School
Bolney CofE Primary School
St Augustine's CofE Primary School
Twineham CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Balcombe Place
- Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa
- The Cider House Bed And Breakfast
- The Hickstead Hotel
- Holly House
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Ardingly Inn
- Eight Bells Inn
- Green Man Inn
- Half Moon Inn
- Haywards Heath Rugby Football Club
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Isle of Thorns Bowls Club
- Wivelsfield Village Hall
- Anchor Coffee Shop
- Ansty Community Sports Club
- Balcombe Tea Rooms
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kit's Snackery
- Peking Chef
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Ansty Cross Service Station
- Balcombe Stores
- Bolney Cross Service Station
- BP Handcross Filling Station
- Cuckfield Candy Store & More
- + 20 more
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