RH19 1DB is a sought-after residential area on St James Road, 0.6km 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 — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 54.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for RH19 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00188642 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JAMES ROAD, RH19 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES ROAD, RH19 1DB.
204
43
£ 53,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH19 1DB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RH19 1DB — age 43, 41% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £125k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 54.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH19 1DB. The average age is 43.0. 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
Flat
£ 122,000
17 sales · Mean £ 124,235
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH19 1DB 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
St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Grinstead
Halsford Park Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Blackwell Primary School
Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead
The Meads Primary School
Sackville School
Estcots Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- East Grinstead Service Station0.2 km
- Esso Brooklands0.1 km
- Good & Green0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Sussex Arms0.5 km
- The Bridge Bar0.3 km
- The Crown0.7 km
- The East Grinstead Social And Ex Services Club0.1 km
- The Engine Room Brewery Tap And Bar0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Bench0.7 km
- Bluebells Cafe0.3 km
- By The Fountain Seafood Bar0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Carlo Lounge0.5 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Iceland0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Chutney And Grill0.3 km
- E.G. Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Megabites0.4 km
- New Jade Garden0.1 km
- New Shapla0.2 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Grinstead0.2 km
- Dormans3.2 km
- Lingfield5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Park Road0.1 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- East Grinstead Station0.2 km
- East Grinstead Station0.2 km
- Tower Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RH191DB · Data under Open Government Licence