Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

DOWNSCROFT, RH15 0UF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNSCROFT, RH15 0UF.

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Population

594

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 57,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH15 0UF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RH15 0UF's low deprivation rank, 77% ownership, and £560k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £560k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 15.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH15 0UF is a sought-after residential area on Downscroft, 0.8km from World's End in Burgess Hill. Administratively it sits within Wivelsfield ward and the Lewes constituency.

For serious buyers, RH15 0UF is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k, down 15.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for RH15 0UF are sourced from Output Area E00106778 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH15 0UF. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 495,000

7 sales · Mean £ 498,285

Semi-Detached

£ 395,000

1 sales · Mean £ 395,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RH15 0UF has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Manor Field Primary School

Requires Improvement497 pupils0.7 km
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Sheddingdean Community Primary School

Requires Improvement191 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Tasty Crust0.7 km
  • Wivelsfield Newsagent0.7 km
  • World's End Post Office0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Munchies0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wivelsfield0.8 km
  • Burgess Hill2.0 km
  • Haywards Heath4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Charlwood Road0.1 km
  • Valebridge Close0.3 km
  • Valebridge Close0.3 km
  • Charlwood Gardens0.3 km
  • Welbeck Drive0.4 km