Postcode RH17 6AY is located in a rural village, 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 moderate crime levels, with around 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Balcombe & Handcross is £58,800 per year. The nearest station is Balcombe located about 3.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Balcombe & Handcross has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 49.2% 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 of residents in Balcombe & Handcross is £58,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 157 ft away from RH17 6AY.
Balcombe & Handcross near RH17 6AY 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 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 | 24 | £665,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £427,500 |
| Terraced | 12 | £385,000 |
10 year median price trend in Handcross & Pease Pottage
In the RH17 6AY 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 RH17 6AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Handcross News | High Street, Mid Sussex, RH17 6BJ | Walking directions to Handcross News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.