Faraday Avenue is in East Grinstead and in Mid Sussex district. RH19 4AY is located in the East Grinstead Herontye electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Sussex. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Faraday Avenue, East Grinstead, RH19 4AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH19 4AX, RH19 4SW, RH19 4BB, RH19 4BA, RH19 4NJ, RH19 4SN, RH19 4AZ, RH19 4SP, RH19 4AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH19 4AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 4AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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 | 26.6% | 32.9% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 54.1% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 52.4% | 54.4% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 35% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 8.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 4AY this area, 8.9% 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 | 11.6% | 8.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.6% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 14.1% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 22.3% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 39.2% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.3% | 88.9% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 89.8% | 88.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 88.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.3% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faraday Avenue was 13.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% lower than the Ashurst Wood & East Grinstead South average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Faraday Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Ashurst Wood & East Grinstead South and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Faraday Avenue, East Grinstead, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-10-04 | £356,300 |
| 31 Faraday Avenue, East Grinstead, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £324,000 | 2022-07-06 | £340,384 |
| 3 Faraday Avenue, East Grinstead, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-03-24 | £471,296 |
| 13 Faraday Avenue, East Grinstead, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2020-08-28 | £481,647 |
| 19 Faraday Avenue, East Grinstead, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £319,750 | 2015-07-17 | £447,738 |
RH19 4AY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 4AY 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meads Primary School Mill Way , RH19 4DD | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Estcots Primary School Bourg-De-Peage Avenue , RH19 3TY | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Chapmans Lane , RH19 1JB | 3out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Grinstead Windmill Lane , RH19 2DS | 3out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwell Primary School Blackwell Farm Road , RH19 3JL | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Imberhorne School Imberhorne Lane , RH19 1QY | 3out of 4 | 3,148 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 | 2,076 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Step by Step School Limited Neylands Farm , Grinstead Lane RH19 4HP | - not rated | 3,446 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Michael Hall School Kidbrooke Park , Priory Road RH18 5JA | - not rated | 3,632 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School Greenfields School , Priory Road RH18 5JD | - not rated | 3,634 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grinstead Lawn Tennis And Squash Club | East Grinstead Lawn Tennis And Squash Club, Ship Street | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Dunnings Mill | The Old Mill, Dunnings Road | 401 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunnings Health And Fitness Club (Closed) Dunnings Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 411 yd |
| Spooners Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Dunnings Road | indoor bowls | 498 yd |
| The Meads Primary School MILL WAY | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| East Grinstead Tennis And Squash Club SHIP STREET | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,073 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 | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.