Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

RH17 5DR House Prices & Local Information

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

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 5DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH17 5DR combines high owner-occupation (58%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 5DR is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Cuckfield in Cuckfield. Administratively it sits within Cuckfield ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

For serious buyers, RH17 5DR is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 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 5DR 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 5DR. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

RH17 5DR 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.

Violence and sexual offences16
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Warden Park Secondary Academy

Good1479 pupils0.2 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield

Good403 pupils0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath1.9 km
  • Wivelsfield4.7 km
  • Balcombe5.7 km

Bus Stops

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