RH17 5DG is a sought-after residential area on Brook Street, 0.3km from Whitemans Green in Mid Sussex. Administratively it sits within Cuckfield ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.
For serious buyers, RH17 5DG is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% 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 12 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 5DG are sourced from Output Area E00161784 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOK STREET, RH17 5DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK STREET, RH17 5DG.
277
46
£ 58,800 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH17 5DG 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH17 5DG combines high owner-occupation (69%), 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH17 5DG. The average age is 45.5. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 882,500
4 sales · Mean £ 947,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH17 5DG has low crime rates — 12 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.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haywards Heath3.0 km
- Balcombe4.3 km
- Wivelsfield6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Whitemans Green Post Office0.4 km
- Whitemans Green Post Office0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RH175DG · Data under Open Government Licence