Postcode report
Is RH17 7HD a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About RH17 7HD: area rating, property, schools and local change
RH17 7HD is a postcode in Haywards Heath Franklands, Mid Sussex, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RH17 7HD, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 40% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RH17 7HD are health and property market signals, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for RH17 7HD is based on Wealden 007 Census 2021. It covers 5,328 residents, 68 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 52, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 83% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near RH17 7HD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RH17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £600k from 65 rolling sales, down 5.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RH17 7HD can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RH17 7HD by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near RH17 7HD; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about RH17 7HD
Is RH17 7HD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 40% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near RH17 7HD?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RH17 7HD?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for RH17 7HD?
LocaleIQ matched RH17 7HD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RH17 7HD?
The latest median sold price is £600k based on 65 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RH17 7HD?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.