RH17 5BP is a sought-after residential area on Glebe Road, 0.3km from Cuckfield in Cuckfield. Administratively it sits within Cuckfield ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RH17 5BP 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RH17 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00161778 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLEBE ROAD, RH17 5BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLEBE ROAD, RH17 5BP.
296
38
£ 64,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH17 5BP 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in RH17 5BP — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH17 5BP. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH17 5BP has low crime rates — 16 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 Food1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haywards Heath2.3 km
- Wivelsfield5.1 km
- Balcombe5.2 km
Bus Stops
- London Lane0.2 km
- London Lane0.2 km
- Hatchlands0.3 km
- Hatchlands0.3 km
- High Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RH175BP · Data under Open Government Licence