Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

GLEBE TWITTEN, RH17 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLEBE TWITTEN, RH17 5BJ.

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

296

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH17 5BJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in RH17 5BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

RH17 5BJ is a sought-after residential area on Glebe Twitten, 0.3km from Cuckfield in Cuckfield. Administratively it sits within Cuckfield ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RH17 5BJ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £428k.

Census 2021 statistics for RH17 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00161778 (shared with 11 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 5BJ. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.1%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 428,500

1 sales · Mean £ 428,500

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

RH17 5BJ has low crime rates — 24 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 offences19
Criminal damage and arson9
Burglary5
Public order4
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield

Good403 pupils0.1 km
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Warden Park Secondary Academy

Good1479 pupils0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • London Lane0.2 km
  • London Lane0.2 km
  • Hatchlands0.2 km
  • Hatchlands0.2 km
  • High Street0.3 km