Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

WHITEMANS CLOSE, RH17 5DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEMANS CLOSE, RH17 5DE.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /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 5DE 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.

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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

RH17 5DE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £435k, 80% 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 down 2.3% year-on-year.

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

RH17 5DE is a sought-after residential area on Whitemans Close, 0.3km from Whitemans Green in Cuckfield. Administratively it sits within Cuckfield ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

For serious buyers, RH17 5DE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £435k, down 2.3% 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 5DE are sourced from Output Area E00161776 (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 5DE. 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

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 435,000

2 sales · Mean £ 435,000

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

RH17 5DE has low crime rates — 12 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Other crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield

Good403 pupils1.0 km
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Warden Park Secondary Academy

Good1479 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath3.0 km
  • Balcombe4.4 km
  • Wivelsfield6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitemans Green Post Office0.3 km
  • Whitemans Green Post Office0.3 km
  • Ardingly Road0.5 km