4,558TOTAL POPULATION
1,809HOUSEHOLDS
3.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£56,160AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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RH18 POSTCODE REGION

Redhill (RH18)

The RH18 postcode area is located in the Redhill postcode town region, within the county of East Sussex, and contains a total of 232 individual postcodes.

There are 8 electoral wards in the RH18 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 Wealden Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 37% of people in RH18 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 RH18 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


RH18 is a postcode in the Redhill district of England. It covers the large village of Forest Row in East Sussex and stretches across the southern edge of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as parts of Nutley, Chelwood Common, Birchden and Ashurstwood. The RH18 postcode covers a number of rural communities which are mainly situated within close proximity of each other. These include the villages of Crawley Down, Felbridge, Furners Green, Lingfield, Dormansland, Hartfield, Cuckfield, Maresfield and Danehill, as well as numerous smaller hamlets such as Tilburstow Hill, Turners Hill and Hammerwood.

RH18 has several attractive features, such as the impressive forest of Ashdown, which straddles the border between West Sussex and East Sussex. The forest is home to a vast array of wildlife, including rare birds and unusual plants. Other notable features in the RH18 postcode include Ashdown Park and the surrounding Ashdown Forest, a national nature reserve. The area is also home to a number of historic sites, such as Hammerwood Park, a Grade II listed building located near Turners Hill.

The Redhill district has many excellent leisure attractions, including a wide variety of dining, shopping and recreational opportunities to suit both locals and visitors alike. The area is well connected and connected to major regional and national transport networks, and residents enjoy access to regular train and bus services.

When it comes to education, RH18 boasts highly acclaimed schools such as Lingfield and Dormans, as well as two outstanding academies. The RH18 postcode also benefits from excellent medical facilities, with two health centres covering the local area. For those interested in sports and recreation, there are a number of local clubs and teams, as well as access to numerous outdoor activities including walking, golf and horse riding.

All in all, RH18 is an attractive postcode which enjoys the benefits of easy connectivity, unique attractions, a variety of leisure facilities and excellent educational and medical provision.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in RH18 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 37%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 13%DE

According to census records, 37% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 87%WHITE
  • 13%NON-WHITE

87% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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RH18East Sussex

East Sussex

The county of East Sussex

RH18 is located in the county of East Sussex, in England.

East Sussex has a total population of 837,000, making it the 29th largest county in the UK.

East Sussex has a total area of 692 square miles, and a population density of 467 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

East Sussex Postal Town Map
Outward CodeRH18
Postal TownRedhill
MSOA NameWealden 001
LSOA NameWealden 001A
CountyEast Sussex
RegionEast Sussex
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityWealden
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

RH18 Electoral Wards

The postal region of RH18, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Ashurst Wood
Coleman's Hatch
Forest Row
Highgate
Medway
Newbridge
Quabrook
Tompset's Bank
Wych Cross
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