24,754TOTAL POPULATION
10,752HOUSEHOLDS
2.9%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£40,040AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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RH20 POSTCODE REGION

Redhill (RH20)

The RH20 postcode area is located in the Redhill postcode town region, within the county of West Sussex, and contains a total of 1187 individual postcodes.

There are 71 electoral wards in the RH20 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 Horsham Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 34% of people in RH20 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 RH20 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The RH20 postcode is located in an area known as 'The Weald' in West Sussex, England. It is made up of two sub-divisions; the northern sub-division (RH20 1) is found in the parish of Slindon, with the southern sub-division (RH20 2) in a large area stretching from Cocking to Midhurst.

The RH20 postcode is a desirable place to live due to its attractive villages and excellent access to the South Downs National Park. This rural area offers a variety of activities such as leisurely country walks, horse riding, cycling, and many other outdoor pursuits.

The area is home to a range of schools, including Junior and Secondary levels, as well as local colleges, independent schools and nurseries.

The local economy is based mainly on small businesses, franchises and tourism. Slindon is a quaint village that has many small businesses including a wholefood cafe, a bakery, a farm shop, plant nursery and clothing boutiques. For visitors, Slindon also hosts a popular country fair and is home to an award-winning vineyard.

In terms of transport, the RH20 postcode is conveniently located near the A272, which provides easy access to many other towns and cities in Sussex and further afield. There are three railway stations nearby which provide services to the surrounding areas, with the nearest being at Lodsworth.

The RH20 area is also home to several sites of historic interest, with the most notable being Slindon Castle, originally dating back to the 11th Century, and Cocking Dean, an Anglo-Saxon burial chamber.

The area offers a wide variety of amenities including leisure centres, back gardens, farms and golf clubs. There are also retail parks, supermarkets, garden centres, pubs, restaurants and cinemas which provide entertainment for the whole family.

The RH20 postcode is an ideal area for people looking for a rural lifestyle while still retaining easy access to nearby cities and towns. It is popular with families who want to raise their children in a relaxed and scenic environment.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93%WORKING
  • 7%UNEMPLOYED

7% of people in RH20 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 34%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 14%DE

According to census records, 34% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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RH20West Sussex

West Sussex

The county of West Sussex

RH20 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 CodeRH20
Postal TownRedhill
MSOA NameHorsham 013
LSOA NameHorsham 013D
CountyWest Sussex
RegionWest Sussex
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityHorsham
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

RH20 Electoral Wards

The postal region of RH20, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Abingworth
Adversane
Amberley
Ashington
West Sussex
Balls Green
Barlavington
Bedham
Bignor
Broadford Bridge
Broomer's Corner
Broomershill
Bury
Byworth
Churchwood
Coates
Codmore Hill
Coldwaltham
Coneyhurst
Coolham
Cootham
Cross Gate
Dial Post
Dragon's Green
Fittleworth
Flathurst
Gay Street
Goose Green
Gorehill
Greatham
Green Street
Gunter's Bridge
Hampers Green
Hardham
Haslingbourne
Heath Common
Heath End
West Sussex
Hole Street
Little Bognor
Lower Fittleworth
Lower Horncroft
Marehill
North Heath
Nutbourne
Nutbourne Common
Petworth
Pulborough
Rackham
Rock
Rother
Rotherbridge
Shipley
Smock Alley
Stopham
Storrington
Strood Green
Sullington
Sullington Warren
Sutton
Sutton End
Thakeham
Tillington
Warminghurst
Washington
Watersfield
West Burton
West Chiltington
West Chiltington Common
Whitehall
Wiggonholt
Wiston
Browse Postcodes in RH20

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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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