Postcode RH11 9SL is located in a rural hamlet, 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 2.0 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 11.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 90 ft away from RH11 9SL.
Balcombe & Handcross near RH11 9SL 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 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 9SL postcode area, located within Balcombe & Handcross, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH11 9SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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.