Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

BISHOPSTONE LANE, RH17 5AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPSTONE LANE, RH17 5AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 5AR 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. RH17 5AR's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £1.0M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 27.4% year-on-year.

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

RH17 5AR is a safe, established residential area on Bishopstone Lane, 1.4km from Ansty 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 5AR offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 £1.0M, up 27.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RH17 5AR 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 5AR. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 825,000

5 sales · Mean £ 872,500

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

RH17 5AR 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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wivelsfield3.9 km
  • Burgess Hill4.4 km
  • Haywards Heath5.2 km