RH19 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on London Road, 0.2km from East Grinstead in East Grinstead. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within East Grinstead Town ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.
Day-to-day life in RH19 1BJ has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RH19 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00161852 (shared with 638 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, RH19 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, RH19 1BJ.
390
36
£ 53,700 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RH19 1BJ has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH19 1BJ. The average age is 35.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH19 1BJ has low crime rates — 45 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.
school Local Schools
Estcots Primary School
Sackville School
The Meads Primary School
Blackwell Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Grinstead
Halsford Park Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.0 km
- East Grinstead Service Station0.3 km
- Esso Brooklands0.5 km
- Good & Green0.1 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Sussex Arms0.2 km
- The Bridge Bar0.2 km
- The Crown0.2 km
- The East Grinstead Social And Ex Services Club0.6 km
- The Engine Room Brewery Tap And Bar0.1 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Bench0.3 km
- Bluebells Cafe0.2 km
- By The Fountain Seafood Bar0.2 km
- Caffe Nero0.2 km
- Carlo Lounge0.1 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Iceland0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Chutney And Grill0.2 km
- E.G. Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Megabites0.1 km
- New Jade Garden0.5 km
- New Shapla0.4 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Grinstead0.6 km
- Dormans3.4 km
- Lingfield5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Whitehall0.0 km
- Whitehall0.0 km
- Little King Street0.1 km
- London Road0.1 km
- Railway Approach0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RH191BJ · Data under Open Government Licence