Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

CHATFIELD ROAD, RH17 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHATFIELD ROAD, RH17 5BB.

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

425

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH17 5BB 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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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

RH17 5BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £478k, 87% 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. Property prices are trending up 12.6% year-on-year.

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

RH17 5BB is a sought-after residential area on Chatfield Road, 0.6km from Cuckfield in Cuckfield. Administratively it sits within Cuckfield ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

For serious buyers, RH17 5BB is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 £478k, up 12.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RH17 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00161771 (shared with 8 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 5BB. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 395,000

11 sales · Mean £ 405,090

Terraced

£ 391,625

4 sales · Mean £ 384,625

Detached

£ 838,000

1 sales · Mean £ 838,000

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

RH17 5BB has low crime rates — 17 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 arson7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Warden Park Secondary Academy

Good1479 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield

Good403 pupils0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath2.0 km
  • Wivelsfield4.8 km
  • Balcombe5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Wheatsheaf0.1 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
  • Warden Park School0.2 km
  • Hatchlands0.2 km
  • Hatchlands0.3 km