Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

CUCKFIELD ROAD, RH17 5AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUCKFIELD ROAD, RH17 5AE.

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Population

404

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH17 5AE 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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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RH17 5AE's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £1.0M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RH17 5AE is a well-regarded residential area on Cuckfield Road, 0.8km from Ansty in Ansty. Administratively it sits within Cuckfield ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

For serious buyers, RH17 5AE 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 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £1.0M. 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 RH17 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00161782 (shared with 29 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 RH17 5AE. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,200,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,200,000

school Local Schools

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Warden Park Secondary Academy

Good1479 pupils1.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath3.4 km
  • Wivelsfield4.4 km
  • Burgess Hill5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Highbridge Mill Cottages0.2 km
  • Highbridge Mill Cottages0.2 km