Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

CUCKFIELD ROAD, RH17 5AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUCKFIELD ROAD, RH17 5AL.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 55,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH17 5AL 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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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

RH17 5AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £810k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

RH17 5AL is a safe, established residential area on Cuckfield Road, 1.3km from Goddards' Green in Mid Sussex. Administratively it sits within Hurstpierpoint and Downs ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH17, RH17 5AL offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £810k.

Census 2021 statistics for RH17 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00188616 (shared with 22 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 RH17 5AL. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 810,000

1 sales · Mean £ 810,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

RH17 5AL has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Catholic College

Outstanding1115 pupils1.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wivelsfield3.6 km
  • Burgess Hill3.9 km
  • Haywards Heath5.4 km