RH18 5DT is a well-regarded residential area on Hatch End, 0.3km from Highgate in Forest Row. Administratively it sits within Forest Row ward and the Wealden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RH18 5DT is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £378k, down 29.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RH18 5DT are sourced from Output Area E00107539 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HATCH END, RH18 5DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HATCH END, RH18 5DT.
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
With 38% social renting, RH18 5DT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 29.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH18 5DT. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 335,000
3 sales · Mean £ 378,333
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
3 sales · Mean £ 344,383
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RH18 5DT is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. 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 Ltd0.4 km
- Yard Yoga0.4 km
- Cafe Coco0.6 km
- Ajo Il Corner Italiano0.6 km
- Cafe and Alfresco Kitchen0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hop Yard Brewing Co0.4 km
- Forest Row Social Club0.7 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- The Secret Cellar0.5 km
- Forest Row Golden Grill0.5 km
- No Harm Products0.5 km
- Shearer's Fine Foods0.7 km
- The Seasons Forest Row Ltd0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Chequers Inn0.6 km
- The Hotel and Restaurant0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Coop0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Forest Roe Fish & Chips0.4 km
- No 9 East0.8 km
- No 9 West0.8 km
- Ralphs Cafe0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Grinstead5.2 km
- Dormans7.5 km
- Cowden8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Evelyn Clark Square0.1 km
- Evelyn Clark Square0.1 km
- Highgate Road0.3 km
- Highgate Road0.4 km
- Upper Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RH185DT · Data under Open Government Licence