Area Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

RH17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RH17 postcode area.

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Population

20,271

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 54,067 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
workEmployment
8/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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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.

home £624,142 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences835
Anti-social behaviour381
Criminal damage and arson273
Other theft250
Burglary198

school Local Schools

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Wivelsfield Primary School

Good210 pupils
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Danehill Church of England Primary School

Good87 pupils
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Handcross Primary School

Good260 pupils
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good92 pupils
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Balcombe CofE Controlled Primary School

Good129 pupils
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Bolney CofE Primary School

Good91 pupils
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St Augustine's CofE Primary School

Good99 pupils
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Twineham CofE Primary School

Good79 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Ardingly Inn
  • Eight Bells Inn
  • Green Man Inn
  • Half Moon Inn
  • Haywards Heath Rugby Football Club
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Isle of Thorns Bowls Club
  • Wivelsfield Village Hall
  • Anchor Coffee Shop
  • Ansty Community Sports Club
  • Balcombe Tea Rooms
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kit's Snackery
  • Peking Chef
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Ansty Cross Service Station
  • Balcombe Stores
  • Bolney Cross Service Station
  • BP Handcross Filling Station
  • Cuckfield Candy Store & More
  • + 20 more