Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

HARTFIELD ROAD, RH18 5BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARTFIELD ROAD, RH18 5BY.

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

334

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 58,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH18 5BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

RH18 5BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £381k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 23.3% year-on-year.

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

RH18 5BY is a sought-after residential area on Hartfield Road, 0.5km from Forest Row in Forest Row. Administratively it sits within Forest Row ward and the Wealden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH18, RH18 5BY offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £381k, down 23.3% 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 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00107533 (shared with 15 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 5BY. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 373,000

6 sales · Mean £ 388,250

Semi-Detached

£ 395,000

8 sales · Mean £ 396,868

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

RH18 5BY has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Forest Row Church of England Primary School

Good167 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Elmo's Pizzas Ltd0.6 km
  • Yard Yoga0.6 km
  • Cafe Coco0.7 km
  • Ajo Il Corner Italiano0.7 km
  • Cafe and Alfresco Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hop Yard Brewing Co0.6 km
  • Forest Row Social Club0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • The Secret Cellar0.7 km
  • Forest Row Golden Grill0.6 km
  • No Harm Products0.6 km
  • Shearer's Fine Foods0.7 km
  • The Seasons Forest Row Ltd0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Chequers Inn0.7 km
  • The Hotel and Restaurant0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Coop0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Forest Roe Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • No 9 East0.7 km
  • No 9 West0.7 km
  • Ralphs Cafe0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Grinstead5.4 km
  • Dormans7.5 km
  • Cowden8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Crescent0.0 km
  • Park Crescent0.1 km
  • Post Horn Lane0.4 km
  • Post Horn Lane0.4 km
  • Upper Close0.5 km