Hermitage Lane is in East Grinstead and in Mid Sussex district. RH19 4DP is located in the East Grinstead Herontye electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Sussex. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hermitage Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 4DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH19 4TF, RH19 4SF, RH19 4DS, RH19 4DR, RH19 4DZ, RH19 4EU, RH19 4DY, RH19 4SD, RH19 4TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH19 4DP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 53.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 46.1% | 46.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 4DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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 | 20.9% | 21.2% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 60.8% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 53% | 56.1% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 32.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 8.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 12.6% | 13.1% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 12.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 16.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 36.9% | 1.1% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 95.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 90.8% | 94.1% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 93.5% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 76.7% | 17.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hermitage Lane was 12.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% lower than the Ashurst Wood & East Grinstead South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hermitage Lane has the 13th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Ashurst Wood & East Grinstead South and the 50th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hernshaw Hermitage Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2018-05-02 | £457,696 |
RH19 4DP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4DP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meads Primary School Mill Way , RH19 4DD | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Estcots Primary School Bourg-De-Peage Avenue , RH19 3TY | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Grinstead Windmill Lane , RH19 2DS | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwell Primary School Blackwell Farm Road , RH19 3JL | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Chapmans Lane , RH19 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Imberhorne School Imberhorne Lane , RH19 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,563 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 | 2,426 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Step by Step School Limited Neylands Farm , Grinstead Lane RH19 4HP | - not rated | 4,242 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Michael Hall School Kidbrooke Park , Priory Road RH18 5JA | - not rated | 4,291 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School Greenfields School , Priory Road RH18 5JD | - not rated | 4,394 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 | 308 yd | |
| The Book Shop | The Book Shop, Tudor House | 337 yd | |
| Rocca Mediterranean Kitchen | Rocca Mediterranean Kitchen, 42 - 44 High Street | 341 yd | |
| Bench | Bench, 26 High Street | 350 yd | |
| Flint Owl Bakery | Flint Owl Bakery, 5 Middle Row | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Arms | Dorset Arms, 58 High Street | 344 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown, 35 High Street | 382 yd | |
| C J's | CJs Cafe And Bar, 55 - 57 High Street | 385 yd | |
| Sussex Arms | The Sussex Arms, 30 West Street | 472 yd | |
| The Engine Room Brewery Tap And Bar | The Old Mill, 45 London Road | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surma Balti House | Surma Balti House, 61 High Street | 386 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | Papa Johns Pizza, 4 King Street | 676 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut, 86 London Road | 703 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, The Atrium | 723 yd | |
| Megabites | Megabites, 100 London Road | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose, West Street | 467 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, Unit 1 | 509 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Brooklands Way | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Grinstead Tennis And Squash Club SHIP STREET | squash courts, tennis courts | 259 yd |
| The Meads Primary School MILL WAY | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Estcots Primary School LEWES ROAD | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (East Grinstead) 115 115 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 781 yd |
| Sackville School LEWES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Dunnings Health And Fitness Club (Closed) Dunnings Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 852 yd |
| Spooners Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Dunnings Road | indoor bowls | 889 yd |
| The Kings Centre MOAT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 921 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.