RH17 5AX is a sought-after residential area on Mantell Drive, 0.2km from Cuckfield in Cuckfield. Administratively it sits within Cuckfield ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH17, RH17 5AX offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% 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. 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 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00161780 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANTELL DRIVE, RH17 5AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANTELL DRIVE, RH17 5AX.
437
45
£ 64,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH17 5AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RH17 5AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH17 5AX. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH17 5AX has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield
Warden Park Secondary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haywards Heath2.6 km
- Balcombe5.2 km
- Wivelsfield5.2 km
Bus Stops
- London Lane0.1 km
- London Lane0.2 km
- High Street0.3 km
- High Street0.3 km
- Ardingly Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RH175AX · Data under Open Government Licence