The RH17 6 Balcombe Postcode Sector
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The RH17 6 postcode sector is within the county of West Sussex.
According to the 2021 Census, the RH17 6 postcode sector is home to 5,923 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 232 already in use, that leaves 168 potentially available.
The largest settlement in the RH17 6 postal code is Balcombe followed by Ardingly, and Handcross.
The RH17 6 Postcode shares a border with RH10 7 (Maidenbower, CRAWLEY, Worth), RH11 9 (CRAWLEY, Pease Pottage, Broadfield), RH16 1 (HAYWARDS HEATH, Lindfield), RH10 4 (Crawley Down, Turners Hill, Worth), RH10 5 (CRAWLEY, Pease Pottage), RH13 6 (HORSHAM, Mannings Heath, Lower Beeding), RH16 2 (Lindfield, HAYWARDS HEATH), RH17 5 (Cuckfield, Bolney, Warninglid), RH17 7 (Horsted Keynes, Scaynes Hill, HAYWARDS HEATH) and RH19 4 (EAST GRINSTEAD, Sharpthorne, West Hoathly).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of HAYWARDS HEATH.
- RH17 6 is in the RH17 district, within the RH Redhill area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Haywards Heath Delivery Office.
- Area: 23.50 sq mi (60.86 km² / 15,038.33 acres).
- Crossed by the A23 major road.
Street list for RH17 6
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| COVERT MEAD | 59 |
| SELSFIELD ROAD B2028 | 27 |
| WAKEHURST LANE | 26 |
| NEWLANDS | 23 |
| TRUGGERS | 22 |
| JOBES | 21 |
| COOS LANE | 18 |
| STAPLEFIELD ROAD | 17 |
| BRIGHTON ROAD B2110 | 17 |
| WEST PARK ROAD | 17 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 252 |
| Burglary | 77 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 |
| Other theft | 58 |
| Public order | 47 |
| Vehicle crime | 46 |
| Other crime | 33 |
| Drugs | 23 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Balcombe CofE Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
London Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6HS
Head: Mrs Wendy Millbanks
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-04-20
Pupils: 137
Brantridge School
Academy special converter
Staplefield Place, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6EQ
Head: Mr Dafydd Roberts
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2022-05-11
Pupils: 75
Handcross Primary School
Community school
London Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6HB
Head: Mrs Sharon Bondonno
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-05-24
Pupils: 249
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
Holmans, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6UQ
Head: Mr Jamie Savage
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2019-07-03
Pupils: 96
St. Mark's CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
Brantridge Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6EN
Head: Ms Laura Kelsey
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2018-09-20
Pupils: 105
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
Settlements within the sector
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £1,024,238 | 21 | £1,078,231 | 22 | £1,051,028 | 18 | £910,763 | 38 |
| Semi-detached | £509,000 | 15 | £518,664 | 21 | £565,304 | 27 | £588,814 | 19 |
| Terraced | £412,000 | 15 | £383,731 | 13 | £346,825 | 8 | £470,033 | 15 |
| Flats | £290,375 | 8 | £271,692 | 13 | £402,107 | 14 | £262,791 | 12 |
Important postcodes and buildings
RH17 6EN is the postcode for St. Marks Primary School, Brantridge Lane
RH17 6HB is the postcode for BUILDING 1, Handcross Primary School, London Road, Ouse Valley Practice, Dumbledore Primary Care Centre, Ouse Valley Practice, Dumbledore Primary Care Centre, London Road, Handcross, and Handcross Primary School, London Road
RH17 6HS is the postcode for Balcombe C of E Primary School, London Road
RH17 6UQ is the postcode for St. Peters C of E Primary School, Holmans
Administrative coverage
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Tourist attractions
We found 2 visitor attractions within or around this postcode sector.
Maps and visuals
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Weather forecast for RH17 6
Weather Forecast for High Beeches (Handcross)
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