Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

WATERHOUSE SQUARE, RH17 5DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERHOUSE SQUARE, RH17 5DF.

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

437

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH17 5DF 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.

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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RH17 5DF's low deprivation rank, 71% ownership, and £436k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 31.5% year-on-year.

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

RH17 5DF is a sought-after residential area on Waterhouse Square, 0.3km from Cuckfield in Cuckfield. Administratively it sits within Cuckfield ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

For serious buyers, RH17 5DF is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £436k, down 31.5% 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 5DF are sourced from Output Area E00161780 (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 5DF. 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 / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 432,500

11 sales · Mean £ 434,590

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

RH17 5DF has low crime rates — 16 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 offences12
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary5
Public order3
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield

Good403 pupils0.4 km
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Warden Park Secondary Academy

Good1479 pupils0.9 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath2.6 km
  • Balcombe5.1 km
  • Wivelsfield5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • London Lane0.1 km
  • London Lane0.1 km
  • Ardingly Road0.3 km
  • Ardingly Road0.3 km
  • High Street0.3 km