Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

LITTLE LEDGERS, RH17 5BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE LEDGERS, RH17 5BA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

328

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH17 5BA 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH17 5BA combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£775k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £775k 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 5BA is a sought-after residential area on Little Ledgers, 0.2km from Cuckfield in Cuckfield. Administratively it sits within Cuckfield ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

For serious buyers, RH17 5BA is 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. 83% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £775k. 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 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00161770 (shared with 9 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 5BA. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 775,000

1 sales · Mean £ 775,000

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

RH17 5BA has low crime rates — 19 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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary5
Public order4
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield

Good403 pupils0.2 km
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Warden Park Secondary Academy

Good1479 pupils0.7 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath2.4 km
  • Wivelsfield5.1 km
  • Balcombe5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • London Lane0.1 km
  • London Lane0.1 km
  • High Street0.3 km
  • Hatchlands0.3 km
  • High Street0.3 km