RH18 5AN is a well-regarded residential area on Lewes Road, 0.3km from Forest Row in Forest Row. Administratively it sits within Forest Row ward and the Wealden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RH18 5AN is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £595k, up 97.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RH18 5AN are sourced from Output Area E00107539 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEWES ROAD, RH18 5AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEWES ROAD, RH18 5AN.
291
42
£ 58,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RH18 5AN has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 97.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH18 5AN. The average age is 42.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 557,500
5 sales · Mean £ 551,000
Detached
£ 440,000
3 sales · Mean £ 511,666
Flat
£ 232,000
1 sales · Mean £ 232,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RH18 5AN is moderate at 66 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.
school Local Schools
Forest Row Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Elmo's Pizzas Ltd0.3 km
- Yard Yoga0.3 km
- Cafe Coco0.5 km
- Ajo Il Corner Italiano0.5 km
- Cafe and Alfresco Kitchen0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hop Yard Brewing Co0.3 km
- Forest Row Social Club0.6 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- The Secret Cellar0.4 km
- Forest Row Golden Grill0.3 km
- No Harm Products0.4 km
- Shearer's Fine Foods0.5 km
- The Seasons Forest Row Ltd0.4 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Chequers Inn0.5 km
- The Hotel and Restaurant0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Coop0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Forest Roe Fish & Chips0.3 km
- No 9 East0.9 km
- No 9 West0.9 km
- Ralphs Cafe0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Grinstead5.0 km
- Dormans7.3 km
- Cowden8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Evelyn Clark Square0.1 km
- Evelyn Clark Square0.1 km
- Upper Close0.3 km
- Upper Close0.3 km
- Highgate Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RH185AN · Data under Open Government Licence