College Close, East Grinstead, RH19 3YA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH19 3YA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	51.8%	0.3%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	48.5%	48.2%	-0.3%	49.0%	-0.8%

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 3YA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% 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	19.9%	19.6%	-0.3%	37.9%	-18.3%
Married: Opposite sex	62.5%	64.7%	2.2%	44.2%	20.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	6.6%	4.3%	-2.3%	9.1%	-4.8%
Widowed	9.4%	11%	1.6%	6.1%	4.9%

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	44.7%	37.1%	-7.6%	48.4%	-11.3%
Good health	40.3%	45%	4.7%	33.6%	11.4%
Fair health	13.2%	13.6%	0.4%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	1.4%	4%	2.6%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	15.6%	11.3%	-4.3%	18.2%	-6.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	8.2%	-3.5%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.3%	18%	-2.3%	13.4%	4.6%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	5.9%	-0.4%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	21.1%	8.2%	16.9%	4.2%
Degree or Similar	31.3%	34%	2.7%	33.8%	0.2%
Other	2%	1.6%	-0.4%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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%	1%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.6%	96.7%	-0.9%	81.4%	15.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93% 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	94.2%	93%	-1.2%	83.2%	9.8%
European Union	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	2%	2.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	1%	1.7%	0.7%	0.3%	1.4%
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	93.6%	92.4%	-1.2%	83.2%	9.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	7.6%	7.3%	9.8%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0%	-4.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.7%	76.7%	17.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	5.3%	13.5%	-8.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.8%	37.2%	-2.4%
Christian	57.9%	46.2%	11.7%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is College Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Close was 35.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.2% lower than the Ashurst Wood & East Grinstead South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

College Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Ashurst Wood & East Grinstead South and the 223rd lowest crime rate of 450 local areas in Mid Sussex .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£61,200

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in RH19 3YA, 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 - 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) - 2/10 (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 College Close are based on 7 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 College Close, East Grinstead, RH19 3YA

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH19 3YA

Average Price
£700,653

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£700,653

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for College Close

Average Price
£718,262

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£718,262

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on College CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 College Close, East Grinstead, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£770,000	2022-06-10	£818,478
7 College Close, East Grinstead, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£485,000	2015-10-23	£652,463
9 College Close, East Grinstead, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2007-04-18	£691,940
2 College Close, East Grinstead, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2004-01-06	£706,990
5 College Close, East Grinstead, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2003-12-01	£668,962

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH19 3YA

Employment

RH19 3YA 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 3YA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	106
Full-Time Employee	71
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Education	20
Construction	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Other	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Manufacturing	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Estcots Primary School Bourg-De-Peage Avenue , RH19 3TY	3out of 4	473 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackwell Primary School Blackwell Farm Road , RH19 3JL	- not rated	966 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackwell Infant School Blackwell Farm Road , RH19 3JL	- not rated	966 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blackwell County Junior School Blackwell Farm Road , RH19 3JL	- not rated	966 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blackwell Primary School Blackwell Farm Road , RH19 3JL	3out of 4	966 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sackville School Lewes Road , RH19 3TY	3out of 4	491 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Imberhorne School Imberhorne Lane , RH19 1QY	3out of 4	2,597 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Manor School 31a High Street , RH19 3AF	- not rated	520 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsway School Heathcote , Maypole Road RH19 1HL	- not rated	1,263 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highfield School Highfield Road , RH19 2DX	- not rated	1,571 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coombe Hall School Coombe Hill Road , RH19 4NA	- not rated	2,106 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Rnib Sunshine House School Dunnings Road , RH19 4ND	- not rated	2,386 yd	Non-maintained 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 Apron	The Apron, Chequer Mead Arts Centre	276 yd
St Swithun's Coffee Shop	The Vicarage, Church Lane	397 yd
East Grinstead Target Shooting Club	East Grinstead Target Shooting Club, Shooting Range	402 yd
Pizza Express	Pizza Express, 39 High Street	513 yd
Flint Owl Bakery	Flint Owl Bakery, 5 Middle Row	528 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
East Grinstead Town Football Club	East Grinstead Town Football Club, East Court	402 yd
C J's	CJs Cafe And Bar, 55 - 57 High Street	479 yd
Wetherspoons - The Ounce & Ivy Bush	The Ounce & Ivy Bush, The Atrium	502 yd
Dorset Arms	Dorset Arms, 58 High Street	517 yd
The Crown	The Crown, 35 High Street	525 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Surma Balti House	Surma Balti House, 61 High Street	471 yd
Domino's Pizza	Dominos Pizza, The Atrium	502 yd
Papa John's Pizza	Papa Johns Pizza, 4 King Street	525 yd
Pizza Hut	Pizza Hut, 86 London Road	599 yd
Megabites	Megabites, 100 London Road	626 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	Iceland, Unit 1	695 yd
Waitrose	Waitrose, West Street	804 yd
Aldi	Aldi Stores Ltd, 207 London Road	1,021 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Estcots Tennis Club COUNCIL OFFICES COUNCIL OFFICES COLLEGE LANE	tennis courts	345 yd
East Court Recreation Grounds - East Grinstead ESTCOTS DRIVE	grass pitches, tennis courts	370 yd
Estcots Primary School LEWES ROAD	grass pitches	427 yd
Sackville School LEWES ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	549 yd
The Gac Stadium (East Grinstead Town Fc) EAST COURT EAST COURT COLLEGE LANE	grass pitches	549 yd
Mount Noddy Recreation Ground MOUNT NODDY PAVILION MOUNT NODDY PAVILION ST JOHNS ROAD	grass pitches	615 yd
Energie Fitness Club (East Grinstead) 115 115 LONDON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	648 yd
The Kings Centre MOAT ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	659 yd
King George Field - East Grinstead MOAT ROAD	grass pitches	752 yd
East Grinstead Tennis And Squash Club SHIP STREET	squash courts, tennis courts	763 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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	186.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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