Blacklands Crescent is in Forest Row and in Wealden district. RH18 5NN is located in the Forest Row electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wealden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blacklands Crescent, Forest Row, RH18 5NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH18 5BY, RH18 5BF, RH18 5NU, RH18 5NX, RH18 5ED, RH18 5NS, RH18 5DA, RH18 5BU, RH18 5DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH18 5NN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 50.6% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49.4% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.9% | 32.2% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 43.3% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Separated | 7.7% | 4.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 16.7% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.7% | 49.8% | -7.9% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 37.3% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 8% | 10% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 13.1% | 10% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 8.8% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 14.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 20.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 37.2% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.5% | 96.1% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 81.1% | 85.7% | 4.6% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 8% | 7.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 86.1% | 6.0% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 10.2% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 0.5% | -9.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blacklands Crescent was 89.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 146.0% higher than the Danehill & Fletching average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blacklands Crescent has the 4th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Danehill & Fletching and the 59th highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Blacklands Crescent, Forest Row, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2017-05-26 | £749,085 |
| 1 Blacklands Crescent, Forest Row, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2014-09-03 | £891,042 |
| 1 Blacklands Crescent, Forest Row, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £493,000 | 2012-06-22 | £823,370 |
| 6 Blacklands Crescent, Forest Row, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2009-10-23 | £649,542 |
| 10 Blacklands Crescent, Forest Row, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2005-07-21 | £721,090 |
RH18 5NN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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.
RH18 5NN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 74 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Other | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Row Church of England Primary School Forest Row CE Primary School , School Lane RH18 5EB | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashurst Wood Primary School School Lane , Ashurst Wood RH19 3QW | 3out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Estcots Primary School Bourg-De-Peage Avenue , RH19 3TY | 3out of 4 | 4,450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meads Primary School Mill Way , RH19 4DD | 3out of 4 | 4,661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sackville School Lewes Road , RH19 3TY | 3out of 4 | 4,437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hall School Kidbrooke Park , Priory Road RH18 5JA | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School Greenfields School , Priory Road RH18 5JD | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brambletye School Brambletye School , Lewes Road RH19 3PD | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Step by Step School Limited Neylands Farm , Grinstead Lane RH19 4HP | - not rated | 5,387 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Kitchen | Tablehurst Farm London Road | 362 yd | |
| Cafe and Alfresco Kitchen | Tablehurst Farm London Road | 362 yd | |
| Forest Row Community Centre | Forest Row Community Centre Hartfield Road | 367 yd | |
| Riverview Cafe | The Riverview Cafe Station Road | 392 yd | |
| Roochi | 9 Hartfield Road | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Row Social Club | Forest Row Social Club Station Road | 439 yd | |
| Hop Yard Brewing Co | The Yard Lewes Road | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Roe Fish & Chips | 23 Hartfield Road | 367 yd | |
| Ralphs Cafe | Flat 7, Newlands Place Hartfield Road | 539 yd | |
| No 9 East | East Sussex National Golf Club Uckfield Bypass, Little Horsted | 897 yd | |
| No 9 West | East Sussex National Golf Club Uckfield Bypass, Little Horsted | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | 19 Hartfield Road | 478 yd | |
| Tesco Express Store | Tesco Express And Petrol Station Lewes Road | 711 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Medway Park FOREST ROW BUSINESS PARK FOREST ROW BUSINESS PARK STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 220 yd |
| Gaches Health Club (Closed) STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| Forest Row Sports Ground Shalesbrook Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 736 yd |
| Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club CHAPEL LANE | golf | 902 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 239 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 35.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.