Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

RH17 5DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RH17 5DP.

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

263

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /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 5DP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RH17 5DP's low deprivation rank, 58% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RH17 5DP is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Cuckfield in Cuckfield. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Cuckfield ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00161779 (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 5DP. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

RH17 5DP has low crime rates — 10 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 offences10
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Warden Park Secondary Academy

Good1479 pupils0.0 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield

Good403 pupils0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath1.9 km
  • Wivelsfield4.5 km
  • Burgess Hill5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Warden Park School0.1 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
  • Hatchlands0.4 km
  • Hatchlands0.4 km