Top Road is in Sharpthorne, East Grinstead and in Mid Sussex district. RH19 4PH is located in the Lindfield Rural & High Weald electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Sussex. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Top Road, Sharpthorne, East Grinstead, RH19 4PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH19 4PQ, RH19 4PY, RH19 4PD, RH19 4NT, RH19 4NZ, RH19 4NS, RH19 4PZ, RH19 4PJ, RH19 4NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH19 4PH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 32.3% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 49.3% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 9.2% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 51.7% | 57% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 35% | 29.6% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 13.1% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 9.2% | -9.2% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 22% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 41.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.7% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 92.8% | 92.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 92.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.3% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Top Road was 95.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 143.9% higher than the Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Top Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill and the 83rd highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.7%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Railway Cottages Top Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-03-27 | £438,388 |
| 4 Bulldog Bank Top Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-10-31 | £418,311 |
| 1 Bulldog Bank Top Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2023-03-01 | £666,586 |
| 1 Bulldog Bank Top Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2022-01-04 | £670,435 |
| Tenchley Top Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2019-05-16 | £1,292,455 |
RH19 4PH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 4PH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hoathly CofE Primary School North Lane , West Hoathly RH19 4QG | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Holmans , Street Lane RH17 6UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,151 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turners Hill CofE Primary School Church Road , Turners Hill RH10 4PA | 4out of 4 | 4,476 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles CofE Primary School Church Lane , Horsted Keynes RH17 7AY | 3out of 4 | 4,493 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philpots Manor School , RH19 4PR | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Step by Step School Limited Neylands Farm , Grinstead Lane RH19 4HP | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School Greenfields School , Priory Road RH18 5JD | - not rated | 4,967 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pericles | Pericles, 18 Hoathly Hill | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpthorne Club | Sharpthorne Club, Top Road | 223 yd | |
| The Cat Inn | The Cat Inn, North Lane | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Hoathly Village Hall THE VILLAGE HALL THE VILLAGE HALL NORTH LANE | 783 yd | |
| West Hoathly C Of E Primary School NORTH LANE | 796 yd | |
| Hook Lane BROAD FIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 890 yd |
| Naorth Lane Recreation Ground RIDLEYS | grass pitches | 891 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.