Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

RH19 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RH19 1BS.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /yr

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Employed

61%

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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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RH19 1BS — age 44, 36% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

RH19 1BS is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from East Grinstead in East Grinstead. Administratively it sits within East Grinstead Town ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for RH19 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00161853 (shared with 11 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 1BS. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.6%
Asian / British Asian13.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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)

Crime around RH19 1BS is moderate at 55 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 offences103
Anti-social behaviour58
Public order35
Shoplifting27
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Grinstead

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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The Meads Primary School

Good311 pupils1.0 km
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Halsford Park Primary School

Good401 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.0 km
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Blackwell Primary School

Inadequate343 pupils1.1 km
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Sackville School

Good1690 pupils1.2 km
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Estcots Primary School

Good419 pupils1.2 km
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Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead

Good190 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • East Grinstead Service Station0.2 km
  • Esso Brooklands0.2 km
  • Good & Green0.4 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Sussex Arms0.3 km
  • The Bridge Bar0.2 km
  • The Crown0.5 km
  • The East Grinstead Social And Ex Services Club0.3 km
  • The Engine Room Brewery Tap And Bar0.3 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Bench0.5 km
  • Bluebells Cafe0.2 km
  • By The Fountain Seafood Bar0.5 km
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • Carlo Lounge0.3 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Chutney And Grill0.1 km
  • E.G. Charcoal Grill0.2 km
  • Megabites0.2 km
  • New Jade Garden0.3 km
  • New Shapla0.1 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Grinstead0.3 km
  • Dormans3.3 km
  • Lingfield5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Approach0.0 km
  • Railway Approach0.1 km
  • Railway Approach0.1 km
  • Broadway0.2 km
  • Railway Approach0.2 km