Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

GILHAM LANE, RH18 5AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILHAM LANE, RH18 5AH.

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

257

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 58,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH18 5AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

RH18 5AH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £763k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £763k. Property prices are trending down 15.4% year-on-year.

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

RH18 5AH is a mixed residential area on Gilham Lane, 0.2km from Forest Row in Forest Row. Administratively it sits within Hartfield ward and the Wealden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH18, RH18 5AH offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £763k, down 15.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RH18 5AH are sourced from Output Area E00107535 (shared with 12 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 RH18 5AH. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 700,000

5 sales · Mean £ 739,000

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

Crime around RH18 5AH is moderate at 88 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting122
Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson7

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Forest Row Church of England Primary School

Good167 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Elmo's Pizzas Ltd0.2 km
  • Yard Yoga0.2 km
  • Cafe Coco0.3 km
  • Ajo Il Corner Italiano0.3 km
  • Cafe and Alfresco Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hop Yard Brewing Co0.2 km
  • Forest Row Social Club0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • The Secret Cellar0.2 km
  • Forest Row Golden Grill0.2 km
  • No Harm Products0.2 km
  • Shearer's Fine Foods0.3 km
  • The Seasons Forest Row Ltd0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Chequers Inn0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Coop0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Forest Roe Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Ralphs Cafe0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Grinstead4.8 km
  • Dormans7.1 km
  • Cowden8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Upper Close0.2 km
  • Upper Close0.3 km
  • Evelyn Clark Square0.3 km
  • The Brambletye0.3 km
  • Evelyn Clark Square0.3 km