MICHAEL FIELDS, RH18 5BH House Prices & Local Information

RH18 5BH is a sought-after residential area on Michael Fields, 0.4km from Highgate in Forest Row. Administratively it sits within Forest Row ward and the Wealden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH18, RH18 5BH offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £705k, up 44.4% year-on-year. 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 RH18 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00107540 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.