Area Analysis Wealden, South East

RH18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RH18 postcode area.

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Population

4,472

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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6/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
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3/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH18 combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£456k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £456k. Property prices are trending down 18.6% year-on-year.

home £456,000 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH18 is a postcode district in Wealden, South East, covering 142 active and 91 retired postcodes.

The largest share of RH18 (43%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (21%). A further 16% of the district is made up of a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes RH18 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in RH18 are around £456k, down 18.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across RH18 at 220 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 46 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 RH18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Shoplifting290
Violence and sexual offences230
Anti-social behaviour133
Criminal damage and arson69
Other theft64

school Local Schools

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Forest Row Church of England Primary School

Good167 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Brambletye
  • Ashdown Park Hotel
  • Chequers Inn
  • Roebuck Hotel
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Forest Row Social Club
  • Swan Hotel
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Coop
  • Tesco Express Store
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Forest Roe Fish & Chips
  • Ralphs Cafe
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Millbrook Aquatics
  • Sterling Venison
  • Forest Row Golden Grill
  • No Harm Products
  • Shearer's Fine Foods
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Forest Row Memorial Pavillion
  • Hybrid Tea Room
  • In Gear Cycle Sport
  • Khans Balti
  • Riverview Cafe
  • + 14 more