Postcode RH17 5QT is located in a rural village, within the Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty ward of Mid Sussex in the South East region, and forms part of the Balcombe & Handcross area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Balcombe & Handcross is £71,861 per year. The nearest station is Wivelsfield located about 4.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Balcombe & Handcross has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,467 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Balcombe & Handcross has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.7% 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 199 ft away from RH17 5QT.
Balcombe & Handcross near RH17 5QT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wivelsfield located about 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £651,500 in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,500 up to £1,725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £827,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £235,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £548,500 |
| Terraced | 8 | £462,500 |
10 year median price trend in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty
In the RH17 5QT postcode area, located within Balcombe & Handcross, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH17 5QT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Cowfold Road, Mid Sussex, RH175QU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Village Store | Cowfold Road, Mid Sussex, RH17 5QU | Walking directions to Village Store |
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.
Elected local representatives for RH17 5QT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jim Knight
Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty - Elected 4 May 2023
Malcolm Ronald Avery
Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison Bennett
Mid Sussex - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.