North Lane is in West Hoathly, East Grinstead and in Mid Sussex district. RH19 4PP 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 North Lane, West Hoathly, East Grinstead, RH19 4PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH19 4PW, RH19 4QH, RH19 4QF, RH19 4QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH19 4PP 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 North Lane 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.
North Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Barn North Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £838,500 | 2023-07-28 | £851,507 |
| The Old Parsonage North Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2023-04-11 | £712,165 |
| Malthouse North Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2023-03-08 | £1,057,447 |
| 1 Lower Pendant North Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2020-09-18 | £446,026 |
| Vine Yard North Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2018-11-12 | £1,172,170 |
RH19 4PP 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 4PP 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 | 390 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Holmans , Street Lane RH17 6UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,669 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turners Hill CofE Primary School Church Road , Turners Hill RH10 4PA | 4out of 4 | 3,880 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles CofE Primary School Church Lane , Horsted Keynes RH17 7AY | 3out of 4 | 4,909 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 | 1,131 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Step by Step School Limited Neylands Farm , Grinstead Lane RH19 4HP | - not rated | 2,659 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth School Paddockhurst Road , Turners Hill RH10 4SD | - not rated | 5,023 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardingly College College Road , Haywards Heath RH17 6SQ | - not rated | 5,037 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 | 514 yd | |
| West Hoathly Cricket Club | Sports Pavilion, Hook Lane | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cat Inn | The Cat Inn, North Lane | 83 yd | |
| Sharpthorne Club | Sharpthorne Club, Top Road | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Hoathly Village Hall THE VILLAGE HALL THE VILLAGE HALL NORTH LANE | 236 yd | |
| West Hoathly C Of E Primary School NORTH LANE | 362 yd | |
| Naorth Lane Recreation Ground RIDLEYS | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Hook Lane BROAD FIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 534 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 | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 50.44 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 50.44 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.