Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

ORCHARD WAY, RH19 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD WAY, RH19 1BL.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
workEmployment
9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

RH19 1BL has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

RH19 1BL is a mixed residential area on Orchard Way, 0.4km from East Grinstead in East Grinstead. Administratively it sits within East Grinstead Town ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RH19 1BL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for RH19 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00161852 (shared with 638 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 RH19 1BL. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.0%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 180,000

5 sales · Mean £ 186,400

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

Crime around RH19 1BL is moderate at 59 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 offences98
Anti-social behaviour60
Public order35
Shoplifting27
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Grinstead

Good204 pupils1.0 km
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The Meads Primary School

Good311 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.0 km
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Halsford Park Primary School

Good401 pupils1.1 km
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Estcots Primary School

Good419 pupils1.2 km
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Sackville School

Good1690 pupils1.2 km
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Blackwell Primary School

Inadequate343 pupils1.2 km
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Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead

Good190 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • East Grinstead Service Station0.3 km
  • Esso Brooklands0.3 km
  • Good & Green0.4 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Sussex Arms0.3 km
  • The Bridge Bar0.2 km
  • The Crown0.5 km
  • The East Grinstead Social And Ex Services Club0.4 km
  • The Engine Room Brewery Tap And Bar0.4 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Bench0.5 km
  • Bluebells Cafe0.2 km
  • By The Fountain Seafood Bar0.5 km
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • Carlo Lounge0.3 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Chutney And Grill0.1 km
  • E.G. Charcoal Grill0.2 km
  • Megabites0.2 km
  • New Jade Garden0.3 km
  • New Shapla0.1 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Grinstead0.3 km
  • Dormans3.4 km
  • Lingfield5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Approach0.1 km
  • Railway Approach0.1 km
  • Railway Approach0.2 km
  • Brooklands Way0.2 km
  • Brooklands Way0.2 km