Southlands, East Grinstead, RH19 4DB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH19 4DB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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	47.2%	49.9%	2.7%	51.0%	-1.1%
Male	52.8%	50.1%	-2.7%	49.0%	1.1%

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 4DB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% 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	19.6%	21.1%	1.5%	37.9%	-16.8%
Married: Opposite sex	65.1%	62.9%	-2.2%	44.2%	18.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Separated	2.5%	3%	0.5%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	6%	6%	0.0%	9.1%	-3.1%
Widowed	6.8%	6.7%	-0.1%	6.1%	0.6%

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	54.9%	54.9%	0.0%	48.4%	6.5%
Good health	31.8%	29.1%	-2.7%	33.6%	-4.5%
Fair health	10.1%	13%	2.9%	12.7%	0.3%
Bad health	2.4%	2.4%	0.0%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.7%

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	13.2%	11%	-2.2%	18.2%	-7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.2%	9%	-4.2%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	14.3%	-0.3%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	4%	-1.7%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	16.7%	5.3%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	36.7%	42.7%	6.0%	33.8%	8.9%
Other	5.3%	2.3%	-3.0%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-2.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	0.8%	1.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.7%	95.7%	-4.0%	81.4%	14.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.1% 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	93.5%	92.1%	-1.4%	83.2%	8.9%
European Union	1.8%	3.8%	2.0%	6.1%	-2.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	1.1%	-1.3%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	1.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92%	91.8%	-0.2%	83.2%	8.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	7.3%	7.0%	9.8%	-2.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0.5%	-4.2%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90%	76.7%	13.3%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	6.8%	13.5%	-6.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41%	37.2%	3.8%
Christian	48.9%	46.2%	2.7%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Other religion	2.4%	0.6%	1.8%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Southlands Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southlands was 43.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.1% lower than the Ashurst Wood & East Grinstead South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Southlands has the 11th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Ashurst Wood & East Grinstead South and the 205th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.6%.

🔎 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 4DB, 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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (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 Southlands are based on 46 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 Southlands, East Grinstead, RH19 4DB

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH19 4DB

Average Price
£712,768

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£712,768

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Southlands

Average Price
£692,467

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£692,467

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on SouthlandsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Southlands, East Grinstead, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£665,000	2024-08-22	£672,442
35 Southlands, East Grinstead, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£610,000	2024-05-31	£630,291
15 Southlands, East Grinstead, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£700,000	2022-02-15	£727,064
41 Southlands, East Grinstead, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2021-01-14	£683,162
33 Southlands, East Grinstead, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2020-04-09	£446,099

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH19 4DB

Employment

RH19 4DB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4DB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	87
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	36
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	10
Other	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Construction	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Financial and insurance activities	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	13
Manufacturing	9
Transport and storage	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Meads Primary School Mill Way , RH19 4DD	3out of 4	383 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Chapmans Lane , RH19 1JB	3out of 4	1,499 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Estcots Primary School Bourg-De-Peage Avenue , RH19 3TY	3out of 4	1,569 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Grinstead Windmill Lane , RH19 2DS	3out of 4	1,745 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Halsford Park Primary School Manor Road , RH19 1LR	3out of 4	1,826 yd	Academy converter	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	1,646 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Imberhorne School Imberhorne Lane , RH19 1QY	3out of 4	2,379 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	2,820 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Step by Step School Limited Neylands Farm , Grinstead Lane RH19 4HP	- not rated	3,670 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenfields School Greenfields School , Priory Road RH18 5JD	- not rated	4,381 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Michael Hall School Kidbrooke Park , Priory Road RH18 5JA	- not rated	4,416 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
East Grinstead Lawn Tennis And Squash Club	East Grinstead Lawn Tennis And Squash Club, Ship Street	641 yd
The Mug Tree	The Mug Tree, Shop 2	861 yd
The Grinsteade Buffet	Retail And Refreshment Carriage, Bluebell Railway Station	885 yd
The Nest	Nest, 2 High Street	895 yd
Starbucks Coffee Company	Starbucks Coffee, J Sainsbury Plc	897 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Old Dunnings Mill	The Old Mill, Dunnings Road	490 yd
Sussex Arms	The Sussex Arms, 30 West Street	852 yd
The Crown	The Crown, 35 High Street	984 yd
Dorset Arms	Dorset Arms, 58 High Street	1,006 yd
The Engine Room Brewery Tap And Bar	The Old Mill, 45 London Road	1,017 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chutney And Grill	Chutney And Grill, 32 Railway Approach	1,048 yd
Surma Balti House	Surma Balti House, 61 High Street	1,052 yd
RFC Chicken And Ribs	RFC Chicken And Ribs, 22 Railway Approach	1,061 yd
Trawlers	Trawlers, 18 Railway Approach	1,065 yd
E.G. Charcoal Grill	East Grinstead Charcoal Grill, 6 Railway Approach	1,085 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose	Waitrose, West Street	757 yd
Iceland	Iceland, Unit 1	878 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, Brooklands Way	885 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Meads Primary School MILL WAY	grass pitches	246 yd
Spooners Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Dunnings Road	indoor bowls	381 yd
Dunnings Health And Fitness Club (Closed) Dunnings Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	431 yd
East Grinstead Tennis And Squash Club SHIP STREET	squash courts, tennis courts	745 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	36.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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