Postcode RH11 9BJ is located in an urban city, within the Handcross & Pease Pottage ward of Mid Sussex in the South East region, and forms part of the Balcombe & Handcross area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Balcombe & Handcross is £71,861 per year. The nearest station is Crawley located about 2.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Balcombe & Handcross has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,938 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Balcombe & Handcross has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Balcombe & Handcross is £71,861 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from RH11 9BJ.
Balcombe & Handcross near RH11 9BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crawley located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £451,500 in Handcross & Pease Pottage area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,500 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £680,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £242,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £427,500 |
| Terraced | 12 | £385,000 |
10 year median price trend in Handcross & Pease Pottage
In the RH11 9BJ postcode area, located within Balcombe & Handcross, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Woodgate Primary Academy | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.8 mi | Not applicable | Cottesmore School | Other independent school | N/A |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH11 9BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | Brighton Road, Mid Sussex, RH11 9YA | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
Annual council tax rates for Mid Sussex district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.