Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

MEDWAY GARDENS, RH15 0XE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDWAY GARDENS, RH15 0XE.

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Population

594

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 57,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH15 0XE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

RH15 0XE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £569k, 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £569k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 153.6% year-on-year.

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

RH15 0XE is a sought-after residential area on Medway Gardens, 1.0km from World's End in Burgess Hill. Administratively it sits within Wivelsfield ward and the Lewes constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH15, RH15 0XE offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £569k, up 153.6% 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 RH15 0XE are sourced from Output Area E00106778 (shared with 14 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 RH15 0XE. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 467,500

22 sales · Mean £ 522,159

Flat

£ 183,741

2 sales · Mean £ 183,741

Semi-Detached

£ 401,250

4 sales · Mean £ 396,875

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RH15 0XE has low crime rates — 9 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 offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Manor Field Primary School

Requires Improvement497 pupils0.9 km
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Sheddingdean Community Primary School

Requires Improvement191 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Tasty Crust0.8 km
  • Wivelsfield Newsagent0.8 km
  • World's End Post Office0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Munchies0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wivelsfield0.9 km
  • Burgess Hill2.2 km
  • Haywards Heath3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Valebridge Close0.2 km
  • Valebridge Close0.2 km
  • Charlwood Road0.3 km
  • Charlwood Gardens0.5 km