Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

RAILWAY APPROACH, RH19 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY APPROACH, RH19 1BW.

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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

With 39% social renting, RH19 1BW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Railway Approach, 0.5km from East Grinstead in East Grinstead. Administratively it sits within East Grinstead Town ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RH19 1BW is 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. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for RH19 1BW 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 1BW. 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)

Crime around RH19 1BW is moderate at 52 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 offences99
Anti-social behaviour61
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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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.0 km
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Halsford Park Primary School

Good401 pupils1.0 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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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 Arms0.4 km
  • The Bridge Bar0.2 km
  • The Crown0.6 km
  • The East Grinstead Social And Ex Services Club0.3 km
  • The Engine Room Brewery Tap And Bar0.4 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
  • Aldi0.4 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 Shapla0.0 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Railway Approach0.1 km
  • Railway Approach0.1 km
  • Railway Approach0.1 km
  • Brooklands Way0.2 km
  • Broadway0.2 km