Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

TOLLGATE LANE, RH17 5DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOLLGATE LANE, RH17 5DJ.

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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 5DJ 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH17 5DJ combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£648k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £648k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 16.5% year-on-year.

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

RH17 5DJ is a sought-after residential area on Tollgate Lane, 0.2km from Whitemans Green in Cuckfield. Administratively it sits within Cuckfield ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH17, RH17 5DJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £648k, down 16.5% 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 5DJ 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 5DJ. 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

Terraced

£ 565,000

1 sales · Mean £ 565,000

Detached

£ 747,915

2 sales · Mean £ 747,915

Semi-Detached

£ 535,000

3 sales · Mean £ 528,333

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

RH17 5DJ has low crime rates — 19 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 offences15
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Other theft2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield

Good403 pupils0.9 km
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Warden Park Secondary Academy

Good1479 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath2.9 km
  • Balcombe4.5 km
  • Wivelsfield5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitemans Green Post Office0.2 km
  • Whitemans Green Post Office0.2 km
  • Ardingly Road0.4 km
  • Ardingly Road0.4 km