Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

BOLNEY ROAD, RH17 5AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLNEY ROAD, RH17 5AW.

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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 5AW 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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Area Character

RH17 5AW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £660k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £660k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 2.4% year-on-year.

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

RH17 5AW is a sought-after residential area on Bolney Road, 0.3km from Ansty in Ansty. Administratively it sits within Cuckfield ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH17, RH17 5AW offers 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £660k, down 2.4% 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 RH17 5AW 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 5AW. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 557,500

6 sales · Mean £ 547,500

Detached

£ 792,500

4 sales · Mean £ 729,196

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

RH17 5AW has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Public order1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath4.4 km
  • Wivelsfield4.4 km
  • Burgess Hill5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Ansty Cross0.3 km
  • Ansty Cross0.3 km