Postcode RH17 6JX 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 81.2 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 1.6 miles away.
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 81.2 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RH17 6JX.
Balcombe & Handcross near RH17 6JX 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Handcross & Pease Pottage area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,500 up to £1,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £680,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £262,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £420,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £385,000 |
10 year median price trend in Handcross & Pease Pottage
In the RH17 6JX 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.
Elected local representatives for RH17 6JX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eric Andrew Prescott
Handcross & Pease Pottage - Elected 4 May 2023
Mims Davies
East Grinstead and Uckfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.