Shelley Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1SX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH19 1SX has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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	49.2%	47%	-2.2%	51.0%	-4.0%
Male	50.8%	53%	2.2%	49.0%	4.0%

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 vicinity of RH19 1SX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.3%	22%	0.7%	37.9%	-15.9%
Married: Opposite sex	66.9%	65.4%	-1.5%	44.2%	21.2%
Separated	2.8%	1.2%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	6.3%	6.5%	0.2%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	2.8%	4.9%	2.1%	6.1%	-1.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	54.3%	48.8%	-5.5%	48.4%	0.4%
Good health	34.8%	35.2%	0.4%	33.6%	1.6%
Fair health	10.2%	14%	3.8%	12.7%	1.3%
Bad health	0.6%	1%	0.4%	4.0%	-3.0%
Very bad health	0%	1%	1.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

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 1SX this area, 8.5% 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	10.6%	8.5%	-2.1%	18.2%	-9.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	11%	-1.6%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	17.1%	-1.0%	13.4%	3.7%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	7.7%	3.0%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.9%	18.3%	-0.6%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	31.5%	36.6%	5.1%	33.8%	2.8%
Other	3.5%	0.8%	-2.7%	2.8%	-2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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)
Chinese	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	2%	0.7%	0.8%	1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	97.4%	96%	-1.4%	81.4%	14.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.3%	90.1%	-3.2%	83.2%	6.9%
European Union	2.6%	3.6%	1.0%	6.1%	-2.5%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	1.9%	2%	0.1%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.3%	2.3%	5.6%	-3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	1%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.7%	90.1%	-2.6%	83.2%	6.9%
10+ Years	0%	7.6%	7.6%	9.8%	-2.2%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	2.2%	0.7%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	1%	-3.8%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.7%	76.7%	12.0%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	8%	13.5%	-5.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.1%	37.2%	-1.1%
Christian	55.6%	46.2%	9.4%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Shelley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelley Road was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.6% lower than the Ashurst Wood & East Grinstead South average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

Shelley Road has the lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Ashurst Wood & East Grinstead South and the 4th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.0%.

🔎 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 1SX, 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 Shelley Road are based on 55 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 Shelley Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1SX

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH19 1SX

Average Price
£472,181

Semi-Detached
£454,215

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£521,586

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shelley Road

Average Price
£490,295

Semi-Detached
£484,615

Terraced
£469,906

Detached
£533,440

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shelley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
51 Shelley Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2023-06-06	£458,668
15 Shelley Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£495,000	2022-02-28	£546,009
49 Shelley Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2021-11-10	£507,767
37 Shelley Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2018-10-24	£428,413
41 Shelley Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£299,950	2014-02-03	£487,071

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH19 1SX

Employment

RH19 1SX 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in RH19 1SX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	99
Retired	76
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Construction	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Education	16
Financial and insurance activities	13
Transport and storage	12
Information and communication	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Real estate activities	6
Manufacturing	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Chapmans Lane , RH19 1JB	3out of 4	409 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Halsford Park Primary School Manor Road , RH19 1LR	3out of 4	691 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Grinstead Windmill Lane , RH19 2DS	3out of 4	746 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead Lowdells Lane , Baldwins Hill RH19 2AP	3out of 4	1,309 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Meads Primary School Mill Way , RH19 4DD	3out of 4	1,419 yd	Community school	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	1,282 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sackville School Lewes Road , RH19 3TY	3out of 4	1,939 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	3,724 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Step by Step School Limited Neylands Farm , Grinstead Lane RH19 4HP	- not rated	4,590 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
Starbucks Coffee Company	Starbucks Coffee, J Sainsbury Plc	301 yd
The Grinsteade Buffet	Retail And Refreshment Carriage, Bluebell Railway Station	303 yd
Zac's Shack	Zacs Shack, Mid Sussex Timber	482 yd
La Farola Restaurant	La Farola, 198 - 208 London Road	550 yd
Curry Kitchen	Curry Kitchen Takeaway And BYOB Eatery, 194A London Road	554 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
East Grinstead Masonic Club	East Grinstead Masonic Club, Masonic Hall	494 yd
The East Grinstead Social And Ex Services Club	The East Grinstead Social And Ex Services Club, 3 - 4 Station Road	520 yd
The Open Arms	The Open Arms, Ground Floor	626 yd
The Bridge Bar	The Bridge Bar, 129 - 133 London Road	795 yd
Sussex Arms	The Sussex Arms, 30 West Street	896 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Jade Garden	New Jade Garden, 190 London Road	566 yd
Uptown Pizza	Uptown Pizza, 184 London Road	574 yd
Andiamo	Andiamo, 174 - 174A London Road	592 yd
The Real Pizza Company	The Real Pizza Company, 53A Heathcote Drive	654 yd
Chutney And Grill	Chutney And Grill, 32 Railway Approach	674 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, Brooklands Way	303 yd
Aldi	Aldi Stores Ltd, 207 London Road	628 yd
Waitrose	Waitrose, West Street	851 yd
Iceland	Iceland, Unit 1	873 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Peters Catholic Primary School Chapmans Lane	grass pitches	579 yd
St. Marys C Of E Primary School WINDMILL LANE	grass pitches	784 yd
Energie Fitness Club (East Grinstead) 115 115 LONDON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	788 yd
The Kings Centre MOAT ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	796 yd
King George Field - East Grinstead MOAT ROAD	grass pitches	798 yd
Halsford Park Primary School MANOR ROAD	grass pitches	812 yd
Jubilee Community Centre JUBILEE COMMUNITY CENTRE JUBILEE COMMUNITY CENTRE CHARLWOODS ROAD		1,022 yd
Imberhorne Lower School WINDMILL LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,028 yd
East Grinstead Tennis And Squash Club SHIP STREET	squash courts, tennis courts	1,060 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	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%

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	69.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	105.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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