Railway Approach is in East Grinstead and in Mid Sussex district. RH19 1BT is located in the East Grinstead Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Sussex. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Railway Approach, East Grinstead, RH19 1BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH19 1BW, RH19 1BZ, RH19 1BN, RH19 1BP, RH19 1TT, RH19 1BL, RH19 1EE, RH19 1EG, RH19 1AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH19 1BT is primarily male, with 55.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 44.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 53.4% | 55.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 | 40.1% | 39% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 31.1% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 18.3% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 44.6% | 39.6% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 37.8% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 15.3% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 20.4% | 19.4% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 7.7% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 18.5% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 31.5% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 9.7% | 3.6% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 86.3% | 80.9% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 69.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 69.3% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 12.2% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 12.2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 69.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 19.2% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 1% | -8.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railway Approach was 278.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 678.9% higher than the East Grinstead Ashplats average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Railway Approach has the 2nd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in East Grinstead Ashplats and the 8th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 - 63 Railway Approach, East Grinstead, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-11-24 | £591,331 |
| 63 Railway Approach, East Grinstead, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-11-24 | £591,331 |
| 55 Railway Approach, East Grinstead, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,500 | 2018-02-09 | £189,238 |
| 57 Railway Approach, East Grinstead, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2015-10-01 | £490,278 |
| 55 Railway Approach, East Grinstead, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2014-07-31 | £196,676 |
RH19 1BT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
RH19 1BT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Grinstead Windmill Lane , RH19 2DS | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Chapmans Lane , RH19 1JB | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halsford Park Primary School Manor Road , RH19 1LR | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwell Primary School Blackwell Farm Road , RH19 3JL | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meads Primary School Mill Way , RH19 4DD | 3out of 4 | 1,184 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 | 1,364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Imberhorne School Imberhorne Lane , RH19 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brambletye School Brambletye School , Lewes Road RH19 3PD | - not rated | 3,263 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Step by Step School Limited Neylands Farm , Grinstead Lane RH19 4HP | - not rated | 4,708 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Michael Hall School Kidbrooke Park , Priory Road RH18 5JA | - not rated | 5,150 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School Greenfields School , Priory Road RH18 5JD | - not rated | 5,231 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grub Stop | The Grub Stop, 51B Railway Approach | 42 yd | |
| Age UK East Grinstead & District | Glen Vue Centre, Wareland House | 49 yd | |
| Zac's Shack | Zacs Shack, Mid Sussex Timber | 104 yd | |
| Thai Siam | Thai Siam, 16 Railway Approach | 139 yd | |
| Bluebells Cafe | Bluebell Cafe, 110 London Road | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Arms | The Open Arms, Ground Floor | 42 yd | |
| The Bridge Bar | The Bridge Bar, 129 - 133 London Road | 212 yd | |
| East Grinstead Masonic Club | East Grinstead Masonic Club, Masonic Hall | 240 yd | |
| The East Grinstead Social And Ex Services Club | The East Grinstead Social And Ex Services Club, 3 - 4 Station Road | 328 yd | |
| Wetherspoons - The Ounce & Ivy Bush | The Ounce & Ivy Bush, The Atrium | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutney And Grill | Chutney And Grill, 32 Railway Approach | 91 yd | |
| RFC Chicken And Ribs | RFC Chicken And Ribs, 22 Railway Approach | 121 yd | |
| Trawlers | Trawlers, 18 Railway Approach | 130 yd | |
| E.G. Charcoal Grill | East Grinstead Charcoal Grill, 6 Railway Approach | 171 yd | |
| Tim Ley | Tim Ley, 108 London Road | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland, Unit 1 | 357 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Brooklands Way | 388 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, West Street | 404 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, 207 London Road | 442 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness Club (East Grinstead) 115 115 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 206 yd |
| The Kings Centre MOAT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 260 yd |
| King George Field - East Grinstead MOAT ROAD | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| East Grinstead Tennis And Squash Club SHIP STREET | squash courts, tennis courts | 602 yd |
| Mount Noddy Recreation Ground MOUNT NODDY PAVILION MOUNT NODDY PAVILION ST JOHNS ROAD | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| St. Marys C Of E Primary School WINDMILL LANE | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Jubilee Community Centre JUBILEE COMMUNITY CENTRE JUBILEE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHARLWOODS ROAD | 887 yd | |
| Estcots Tennis Club COUNCIL OFFICES COUNCIL OFFICES COLLEGE LANE | tennis courts | 1,052 yd |
| The Meads Primary School MILL WAY | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 108.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 302.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 302.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.