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RH17

HAYWARDS HEATH

Surrey, South East, England

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RH17 covers HAYWARDS HEATH in Surrey, South East.

Avg price £740,381
1yr change ▼ 0.3%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£740,381

▼ 0.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

158% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

210 Mbps

Property Prices in RH17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RH17 is £740,381, which is 21% above the Surrey average of £612,978.

Properties in RH17 cost 158.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RH17 have fallen 0.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £990,565 335
Semi-detached £532,280 191
Terraced £430,653 107
Flat £311,980 74
All types £740,381 788

5-Year Price History

£731K £737K £744K £750K £757K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RH17

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RH17 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RH17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RH17 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Wivelsfield Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Danehill Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Cumnor House School Other Not inspected mi
Handcross Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Peter's CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

166,908

Population

67

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
32.0%
Private rent
11.0%
Social rent
8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RH17 are 210.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 73% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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210.0 Mbps

Avg Download

38.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

46%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RH17 is collected by Wealden. The Band D rate is £2,363/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RH17 — HAYWARDS HEATH

Area Summary

RH17 (HAYWARDS HEATH) offers above-average property prices (£740,381, 158% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (210 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RH17 HAYWARDS HEATH

What is the average house price in RH17 HAYWARDS HEATH?
The average house price in RH17 (HAYWARDS HEATH) is £740,381, based on 788 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 158% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.3% over the past year.
Is RH17 HAYWARDS HEATH a safe area to live?
Crime in RH17 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RH17 HAYWARDS HEATH?
The population of RH17 (HAYWARDS HEATH) is approximately 166,908 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 8% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RH17?
The average broadband download speed in RH17 is 210 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 46%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RH17 HAYWARDS HEATH?
There are 18 schools in or near RH17. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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