RH18 5DP is a well-regarded residential area on London Road, 0.4km from Forest Row in Forest Row. Administratively it sits within Forest Row ward and the Wealden constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for RH18 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00107534 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, RH18 5DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, RH18 5DP.
411
43
£ 58,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH18 5DP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RH18 5DP's 69% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH18 5DP. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RH18 5DP is above average at 122 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
12 nearby- Elmo's Pizzas Ltd0.5 km
- Yard Yoga0.5 km
- Cafe Coco0.5 km
- Ajo Il Corner Italiano0.5 km
- Cafe and Alfresco Kitchen0.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hop Yard Brewing Co0.5 km
- Forest Row Social Club0.1 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- The Secret Cellar0.5 km
- Forest Row Golden Grill0.4 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
1 nearby- Chequers Inn0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Coop0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Forest Roe Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Ralphs Cafe0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Grinstead5.1 km
- Dormans7.1 km
- Cowden8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Upper Close0.4 km
- Upper Close0.4 km
- Park Crescent0.4 km
- Park Crescent0.5 km
- The Brambletye0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RH185DP · Data under Open Government Licence