Glebe Road, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, RH17 5BP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH17 5BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	51.2%	0.9%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	49.7%	48.8%	-0.9%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around RH17 5BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	35%	42.5%	7.5%	37.9%	4.6%
Married: Opposite sex	41.4%	42.5%	1.1%	44.2%	-1.7%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	4.6%	2.6%	-2.0%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	12.2%	9.6%	-2.6%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	6.3%	2.6%	-3.7%	6.1%	-3.5%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	51.7%	48.1%	-3.6%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	29.6%	30.3%	0.7%	33.6%	-3.3%
Fair health	13.6%	14.8%	1.2%	12.7%	2.1%
Bad health	4.4%	4.4%	0.0%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	0.7%	2.4%	1.7%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.9%	17.9%	4.0%	18.2%	-0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.4%	7.4%	-12.0%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	15.7%	-2.4%	13.4%	2.3%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	6.6%	4.9%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.7%	19.2%	6.5%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	27%	29.3%	2.3%	33.8%	-4.5%
Other	7.2%	3.9%	-3.3%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.3%	2%	1.7%	3.1%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%	2.5%	-0.8%
Other Black	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.8%	1.6%
White	94.6%	87.1%	-7.5%	81.4%	5.7%
Arab	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.5%	87.2%	-4.3%	83.2%	4.0%
European Union	2.7%	3.4%	0.7%	6.1%	-2.7%
Africa	3.7%	2.4%	-1.3%	2.7%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	7.1%	5.7%	5.6%	1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.5%	87.2%	-3.3%	83.2%	4.0%
10+ Years	0.3%	8.1%	7.8%	9.8%	-1.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	2.7%	1.7%	-1.0%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	6.1%	1.3%	-4.8%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.6%	76.7%	-0.1%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Spain	1%	0.4%	0.6%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Middle East	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Southern Asia	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%
No passport held	15.7%	13.5%	2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.5%	37.2%	8.3%
Christian	34.3%	46.2%	-11.9%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Hindu	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%
Muslim	3.7%	6.5%	-2.8%
Other religion	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Not answered	12.1%	6.0%	6.1%

Safety

Is Glebe Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glebe Road was 52.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.0% higher than the Burgess Hill Dunstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Glebe Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Burgess Hill Dunstall and the 170th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£64,300

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RH17 5BP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Glebe Road are based on 64 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mid Sussex.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Glebe Road, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, RH17 5BP

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH17 5BP

Average Price
£197,078

Semi-Detached
£210,719

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£192,531

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Glebe Road

Average Price
£380,049

Semi-Detached
£406,850

Terraced
£346,490

Detached
£460,771

Flats/Maisonettes
£191,364

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Glebe Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Orchard Cottages Glebe Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£189,000	2015-10-02	£224,967
7 Orchard Cottages Glebe Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£134,000	2014-08-01	£172,915
13 Orchard Cottages Glebe Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£122,000	2011-12-22	£182,073
10 Orchard Cottages Glebe Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£148,500	2007-09-14	£193,405
13 Orchard Cottages Glebe Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2005-12-02	£184,413

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH17 5BP

Employment

RH17 5BP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

RH17 5BP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	67
Retired	37
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Looking after home or family	15
Student (economically inactive)	14
Other	8
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	23
Construction	15
Other	14
Education	13
Administrative and support service activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Manufacturing	7
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield Glebe Road , RH17 5BQ	3out of 4	361 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harlands Primary School Penland Road , RH16 1PJ	3out of 4	2,256 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bolnore Village Primary School Updown Hill , Bolnore Village RH16 4GD	3out of 4	2,964 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ	- not rated	3,395 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR	3out of 4	3,471 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP	3out of 4	859 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oathall Community College Appledore Gardens , Lindfield RH16 2AQ	3out of 4	3,683 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA	4out of 4	5,386 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB	- not rated	2,668 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
My Choice School - Oak House 8 The Green , St. Leonards TN38 0SY	- not rated	2,816 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital Chalkhill , Princess Royal Hospital Site RH16 4NQ	4out of 4	4,218 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE	3out of 4	4,620 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Farney Close School Bolney Court , Bolney RH17 5RD	- not rated	4,766 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Corner House	Cuckfield Cake Shop, The Corner House	298 yd
Cuckfield Pantry And Tearoom	Cuckfield Pantry And Tearoom, Oddyness	463 yd
Tom's Food	Toms Food And NickyC, Corner House	486 yd
Spice Village	Spice Village, 1 Ockenden Lane	530 yd
Good Evening Thai Restaurant	The White Harte Inn, South Street	655 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Talbot	The Talbot, High Street		486 yd
Wheatsheaf Inn	Wheatsheaf Inn, Broad Street		581 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Food	The Co-operative Food, Whitemans Green		1,064 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Holy Trinity Primary School GLEBE ROAD	grass pitches	227 yd
Cuckfield Recreation Ground OCKENDEN HOUSE OCKENDEN HOUSE OCKENDEN LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	460 yd
Ockenden Manor Spa OCKENDEN LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	572 yd
The Old School CHURCH STREET		604 yd
Warden Park Secondary Academy BROAD STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	737 yd
Whitemans Green - Cuckfield WHITEMANS GREEN PLAYING FIELDS WHITEMANS GREEN PLAYING FIELDS WHITEMANS GREEN	grass pitches	1,087 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	71.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.