Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

LONDON ROAD, RH19 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, RH19 1BJ.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British79.0%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences95
Anti-social behaviour51
Public order26
Other theft22
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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Estcots Primary School

Good419 pupils0.9 km
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Sackville School

Good1690 pupils0.9 km
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The Meads Primary School

Good311 pupils1.0 km
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Blackwell Primary School

Inadequate343 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Grinstead

Good204 pupils1.1 km
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Halsford Park Primary School

Good401 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
fastfood

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