18,956TOTAL POPULATION
7,371HOUSEHOLDS
3.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£59,280AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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RH17 POSTCODE REGION

Redhill (RH17)

The RH17 postcode area is located in the Redhill postcode town region, within the county of West Sussex, and contains a total of 872 individual postcodes.

There are 65 electoral wards in the RH17 postcode area, including Betchworth, Billingshurst, Burgess Hill, Crawley, Dorking, East Grinstead, Forest Row, Gatwick, Godstone, Haywards Heath, Horley, Horsham, Lingfield, Oxted, Pulborough, Redhill, Reigate which come under the local authority of the Mid Sussex Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 39% of people in RH17 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of RH17 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


RH17 postcode in the Redhill district of the UK covers a large area from Reigate to Haywards Heath and from Horsham to East Grinstead. The district includes a number of diverse residential and rural towns, villages and hamlets, including Nutfield, Crawley Down, Copthorne, Kingscote, Ansty, Leigh, Sharpethorne and Woldingham.

The RH17 postcode contains some of the most sought after residential areas in the area. It includes the popular village of Nutfield which is home to Nutfield Priory Hotel and Spa, a grand and historic hotel with spa and gardens. Copthorne is also found in RH17 and is known for its country pubs, eateries and green space. This area also comprises some of the best commuter villages outside of London, as well as several golf courses.

Public transport is well served in the area, with a number of regular trains running to London Bridge, Victoria, East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells. Frequent buses serve East Grinstead, Crawley, Horsham, Burgess Hill and Oxted. The closest major airports are Gatwick and Heathrow, and there are a number of smaller airports within easy reach such as Biggin Hill, Redhill Aerodrome and London City Airport.

The surrounding countryside of RH17 is fascinating and varied, and it's easy to explore the rolling hills of the Changebridge Common, some of the North and South Downs, nearby forests and freshwater nature reserves. There are also a number of National Trust properties nearby, such as Wakehurst Place and Nymans.

As for leisure activities, RH17 postcode offers a little something for all tastes. Alongside the pub-and-grub experience of Crawley Down, the area has an array of independent cafes, cinemas, bowling alleys, theatres, galleries, sports centres and country parks. There are also numerous walking and cycling routes throughout the district, making it a top destination for outdoor enthusiasts.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in RH17 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 39%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 11%DE

According to census records, 39% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 92%WHITE
  • 8%NON-WHITE

92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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RH17West Sussex

West Sussex

The county of West Sussex

RH17 is located in the county of West Sussex, in England.

West Sussex has a total population of 843,800, making it the 28th largest county in the UK.

West Sussex has a total area of 770 square miles, and a population density of 423 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

West Sussex Postal Town Map
Outward CodeRH17
Postal TownRedhill
MSOA NameMid Sussex 008
LSOA NameMid Sussex 008B
CountyWest Sussex
RegionWest Sussex
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityMid Sussex
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

RH17 Electoral Wards

The postal region of RH17, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Abbotsford
Adur
Ansty
Ardingly
Ardingly Reservoir
Ashfold Crossways
Balcombe
Balcombe Lane
Birchgrove
West Sussex
Bolney
Bolnore
Brook Street
Buchan Hill
Burgess Hill
Chailey
Charlwood
Chelwood Common
Chelwood Gate
Chownes Mead
Cinder Hill
Colgate
Crosspost
Cuckfield
Danehill
Fletching
Fletching Common
Forest Row
Furner's Green
Goddards Green
Godleys Green
Grisling Common
Handcross
Haywards Heath
Hickstead
Highbrook
Highgate
Horsted Keynes
Lindfield
Medway
Newick
North Chailey
North Common
Ouse
Pease Pottage
Scayne's Hill
Sharpsbridge
Sharpthorne
Sheffield Green
Slaugham
Slough Green
Splayne's Green
Staplefield
Tilgate Forest Row
Tompset's Bank
Twineham
Twineham Green
Warninglid
West Hill
West Hoathly
Whitemans Green
Wineham
Wivelsfield
Wivelsfield Green
World's End
Wych Cross
Browse Postcodes in RH17

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (RH) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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