Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

LONDON LANE, RH17 5BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON LANE, RH17 5BD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

328

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH17 5BD 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

RH17 5BD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £528k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 28.7% year-on-year.

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

RH17 5BD is a sought-after residential area on London Lane, 0.4km 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 5BD 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. 83% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £528k, up 28.7% 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 RH17 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00161770 (shared with 9 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 5BD. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 495,000

11 sales · Mean £ 520,727

Terraced

£ 482,000

1 sales · Mean £ 482,000

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

RH17 5BD has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary4
Other theft3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield

Good403 pupils0.2 km
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Warden Park Secondary Academy

Good1479 pupils0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath2.1 km
  • Wivelsfield4.9 km
  • Balcombe5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Hatchlands0.1 km
  • Hatchlands0.2 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.3 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.3 km
  • Warden Park School0.4 km