Postcode RH19 1BS is located in an urban city, within the East Grinstead Town ward of Mid Sussex in the South East region, and forms part of the East Grinstead Central & North area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Grinstead Central & North is £61,197 per year. The nearest station is East Grinstead, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Brooklands Park.
East Grinstead Central & North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,619 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
East Grinstead Central & North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in East Grinstead Central & North is £61,197 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from RH19 1BS.
East Grinstead Central & North near RH19 1BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is East Grinstead located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | East Grinstead | N/A | Walking directions to East Grinstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Brooklands Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brooklands Park |
| 0.4 mi | Mount Noddy Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Mount Noddy Recreation Ground |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £405 per square foot) in East Grinstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £932,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £636,000 | £478 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £435,000 | £439 |
| Terraced | 14 | £400,750 | £379 |
| Flats | 59 | £220,000 | £356 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £470,000 | £215,000 | £430,000 | £415,000 |
| 2017 | £551,500 | £200,000 | £360,000 | £399,950 |
| 2018 | £500,000 | £213,000 | £352,500 | £320,000 |
| 2019 | £533,000 | £218,000 | £365,000 | £345,000 |
| 2020 | £505,000 | £231,250 | £410,000 | £292,000 |
| 2021 | £550,000 | £239,250 | £405,000 | £415,000 |
| 2022 | £608,000 | £220,000 | £437,000 | £346,500 |
| 2023 | £650,000 | £225,000 | £440,000 | £396,668 |
| 2024 | £660,000 | £215,000 | £420,000 | £376,500 |
| 2025 | £615,000 | £215,000 | £415,000 | £462,500 |
| 2026 | £600,000 | £215,000 | £400,000 | £400,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £388 | £325 | £377 | £344 |
| 2017 | £377 | £364 | £341 | £387 |
| 2018 | £372 | £348 | £390 | £360 |
| 2019 | £389 | £364 | £366 | £346 |
| 2020 | £402 | £376 | £416 | £343 |
| 2021 | £429 | £380 | £403 | £376 |
| 2022 | £443 | £379 | £439 | £437 |
| 2023 | £454 | £388 | £402 | £415 |
| 2024 | £456 | £352 | £420 | £421 |
| 2025 | £479 | £351 | £433 | £357 |
| 2026 | £476 | £373 | £495 | £425 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH19 1BS.
In the RH19 1BS postcode area, located within East Grinstead Central & North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH19 1BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Weekes Newsagents | 20 Railway Approach, East Grinstead, RH19 1BP | Walking directions to Weekes Newsagents |
| 0.1 mi | Glanfield Food & Wine | 8 Railway Approach, East Grinstead, RH19 1BP | Walking directions to Glanfield Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 147-149 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 27 Station Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1DJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Bodrum | 65 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1EQ | Walking directions to Bodrum |
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 RH19 1BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jacquie Russell
East Grinstead Town - Elected 4 May 2023
John Dabell
East Grinstead Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Mims Davies
East Grinstead and Uckfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RH19 1BS records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around RH19 1BS in East Grinstead Central & North is £295,000 (about £405 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to RH19 1BS, including St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Grinstead (Good), The Meads Primary School (Good) and Halsford Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RH19 1BS is East Grinstead, about 325 m away.
RH19 1BS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,619 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for East Grinstead and Uckfield covering RH19 1BS is Mims Davies (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jacquie Russell (Conservative and Unionist Party) and John Dabell (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.