RH17 5AT is a sought-after residential area on Leyton Lea, 0.1km from Cuckfield in Cuckfield. Administratively it sits within Cuckfield ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH17, RH17 5AT offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £870k, up 15.8% 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 RH17 5AT are sourced from Output Area E00161780 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEYTON LEA, RH17 5AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEYTON LEA, RH17 5AT.
437
45
£ 64,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH17 5AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RH17 5AT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £870k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £870k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 15.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH17 5AT. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 870,000
9 sales · Mean £ 797,222
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH17 5AT has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield
Warden Park Secondary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haywards Heath2.6 km
- Wivelsfield5.1 km
- Balcombe5.3 km
Bus Stops
- London Lane0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- London Lane0.2 km
- High Street0.3 km
- Cuckfield Post Office0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RH175AT · Data under Open Government Licence