Postcode RH17 5SR is located in a rural hamlet, within the Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill ward of Mid Sussex in the South East region, and forms part of the Balcombe & Handcross area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Balcombe & Handcross is £71,861 per year. The nearest station is Balcombe located about 3.5 miles away.
Balcombe & Handcross has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,445 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Balcombe & Handcross has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 249 ft away from RH17 5SR.
Balcombe & Handcross near RH17 5SR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Balcombe located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £509,000 in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £3,725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £910,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £283,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £520,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £381,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill
In the RH17 5SR postcode area, located within Balcombe & Handcross, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.