London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1HQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH19 1HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents 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	49.5%	49%	-0.5%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	50.5%	51%	0.5%	49.0%	2.0%

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 RH19 1HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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	39.9%	42.4%	2.5%	37.9%	4.5%
Married: Opposite sex	41.1%	36.6%	-4.5%	44.2%	-7.6%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	3%	3.9%	0.9%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	9%	12.7%	3.7%	9.1%	3.6%
Widowed	7%	3.9%	-3.1%	6.1%	-2.2%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) 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	54.6%	55.4%	0.8%	48.4%	7.0%
Good health	33.5%	32.9%	-0.6%	33.6%	-0.7%
Fair health	8.2%	9.6%	1.4%	12.7%	-3.1%
Bad health	2.8%	2.1%	-0.7%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	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.

In the area around RH19 1HQ this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.7%	8.8%	-4.9%	18.2%	-9.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.2%	7.4%	-4.8%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	15.2%	-0.8%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	6.9%	3.7%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.2%	16.7%	-1.5%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	34.2%	42.6%	8.4%	33.8%	8.8%
Other	2.5%	2.5%	0.0%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	3.1%	-1.8%
Pakistani	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Other Asian	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%	2.5%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	2.5%	2.5%	0.8%	1.7%
White	93.5%	89.1%	-4.4%	81.4%	7.7%
Arab	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 67.2% 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	86.9%	67.2%	-19.7%	83.2%	-16.0%
European Union	4.7%	14.8%	10.1%	6.1%	8.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	2.9%	2.9%	0.8%	2.1%
Africa	2.6%	4.5%	1.9%	2.7%	1.8%
Middle East and Asia	3.7%	4.9%	1.2%	5.6%	-0.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.5%	2%	0.5%	1.3%	0.7%
Oceania	0.6%	3.7%	3.1%	0.3%	3.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.8%	68.3%	-17.5%	83.2%	-14.9%
10+ Years	0.9%	13.3%	12.4%	9.8%	3.5%
5-10 Years	2.4%	8.3%	5.9%	2.9%	5.4%
2-5 Years	3.7%	5.8%	2.1%	2.2%	3.6%
Less than 2 years	7.3%	4.2%	-3.1%	1.9%	2.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.3%	76.7%	-1.4%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
France	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Germany	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Spain	2.1%	0.4%	1.7%
Romania	3.3%	0.9%	2.4%
Other EU countries	6.3%	1.5%	4.8%
Turkey	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Central and Western Africa	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Middle East	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Oceania	1.7%	0.1%	1.6%
No passport held	3.3%	13.5%	-10.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.3%	37.2%	6.1%
Christian	38.3%	46.2%	-7.9%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Other religion	5.4%	0.6%	4.8%
Not answered	9.6%	6.0%	3.6%

Safety

Is London Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 85.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.3% higher than the Ashurst Wood & East Grinstead South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

London Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Ashurst Wood & East Grinstead South and the 94th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

🔎 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. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£65,100

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RH19 1HQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 London Road are based on 648 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 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1HQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH19 1HQ

Average Price
£294,632

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£294,632

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for London Road

Average Price
£324,968

Semi-Detached
£569,251

Terraced
£571,305

Detached
£641,930

Flats/Maisonettes
£236,734

Other
£782,514

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on London Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Apartment 10 Beech Court, 234 London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£280,000	2024-06-24	£280,285
Apartment 8 Beech Court, 234 London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£272,000	2022-08-05	£270,075
Apartment 4 Beech Court, 234 London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£300,000	2021-06-07	£321,967
Apartment 6 Beech Court, 234 London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£267,500	2016-12-20	£293,503
Apartment 8 Beech Court, 234 London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£236,000	2015-08-19	£284,358

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH19 1HQ

Employment

RH19 1HQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 1HQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	103
Self-Employed	33
Retired	26
Part-Time Employee	19
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	49
Human health and social work activities	29
Education	29
Administrative and support service activities	26
Professional, scientific and technical activities	26
Construction	25
Financial and insurance activities	22
Accommodation and food service activities	21
Other	16
Transport and storage	15
Information and communication	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Manufacturing	8
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	263 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Halsford Park Primary School Manor Road , RH19 1LR	3out of 4	587 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Chapmans Lane , RH19 1JB	3out of 4	637 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead Lowdells Lane , Baldwins Hill RH19 2AP	3out of 4	882 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackwell Primary School Blackwell Farm Road , RH19 3JL	- not rated	1,062 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Imberhorne School Imberhorne Lane , RH19 1QY	3out of 4	1,258 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sackville School Lewes Road , RH19 3TY	3out of 4	1,799 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brambletye School Brambletye School , Lewes Road RH19 3PD	- not rated	3,784 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Step by Step School Limited Neylands Farm , Grinstead Lane RH19 4HP	- not rated	5,058 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
La Farola Restaurant	La Farola, 198 - 208 London Road	243 yd
Curry Kitchen	Curry Kitchen Takeaway And BYOB Eatery, 194A London Road	256 yd
New Evergreen	New Evergreen, 192 London Road	288 yd
Va-nak-kam East Grinstead	Va-nak-kam East Grinstead, 186 London Road	305 yd
Welcome Cafe	Trinity Methodist Church, Lingfield Road	395 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The East Grinstead Social And Ex Services Club	The East Grinstead Social And Ex Services Club, 3 - 4 Station Road	214 yd
East Grinstead Masonic Club	East Grinstead Masonic Club, Masonic Hall	293 yd
The Open Arms	The Open Arms, Ground Floor	556 yd
The Bridge Bar	The Bridge Bar, 129 - 133 London Road	668 yd
Wetherspoons - The Ounce & Ivy Bush	The Ounce & Ivy Bush, The Atrium	783 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Jade Garden	New Jade Garden, 190 London Road	293 yd
Uptown Pizza	Uptown Pizza, 184 London Road	312 yd
Andiamo	Andiamo, 174 - 174A London Road	352 yd
Chutney And Grill	Chutney And Grill, 32 Railway Approach	604 yd
RFC Chicken And Ribs	RFC Chicken And Ribs, 22 Railway Approach	620 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	Aldi Stores Ltd, 207 London Road	193 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, Brooklands Way	614 yd
Iceland	Iceland, Unit 1	887 yd
Waitrose	Waitrose, West Street	935 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St. Marys C Of E Primary School WINDMILL LANE	grass pitches	358 yd
King George Field - East Grinstead MOAT ROAD	grass pitches	457 yd
Jubilee Community Centre JUBILEE COMMUNITY CENTRE JUBILEE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHARLWOODS ROAD		515 yd
The Kings Centre MOAT ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	567 yd
Imberhorne Lower School WINDMILL LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	626 yd
Energie Fitness Club (East Grinstead) 115 115 LONDON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	655 yd
Halsford Park Primary School MANOR ROAD	grass pitches	727 yd
St Peters Catholic Primary School Chapmans Lane	grass pitches	732 yd
Mount Noddy Recreation Ground MOUNT NODDY PAVILION MOUNT NODDY PAVILION ST JOHNS ROAD	grass pitches	761 yd
Baldwins Hill Primary School LOWDELLS LANE	grass pitches	970 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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	68.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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