Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

BURGESS HILL ROAD, RH17 5AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURGESS HILL ROAD, RH17 5AH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

309

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /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: RH17 5AH 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.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 43, RH17 5AH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £1.0M median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

RH17 5AH is a well-regarded residential area on Burgess Hill Road, 1.4km from Ansty in Mid Sussex. Administratively it sits within Cuckfield ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RH17 5AH offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

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 5AH are sourced from Output Area E00188697 (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 RH17 5AH. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,025,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,025,000

school Local Schools

A

West Sussex Alternative Provision College

Good120 pupils1.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wivelsfield3.0 km
  • Haywards Heath3.6 km
  • Burgess Hill3.8 km