Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

MANOR DRIVE, RH17 5BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR DRIVE, RH17 5BT.

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

318

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH17 5BT 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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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

RH17 5BT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.3M, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.3M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £1,262,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH17 5BT is a sought-after residential area on Manor Drive, 0.2km from Whitemans Green in Cuckfield. Administratively it sits within Cuckfield ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH17, RH17 5BT offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% 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. Property: Prices average £1.3M. 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 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00161776 (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 5BT. 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

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,175,000

9 sales · Mean £ 1,223,333

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

RH17 5BT has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary3
Public order3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield

Good403 pupils0.6 km
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Warden Park Secondary Academy

Good1479 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath2.8 km
  • Balcombe4.8 km
  • Wivelsfield5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitemans Green Post Office0.1 km
  • Ardingly Road0.2 km
  • Whitemans Green Post Office0.2 km
  • Ardingly Road0.2 km
  • London Lane0.4 km