About Chelwood Gate

Chelwood Gate is a small village located in East Sussex, within the RH17 postcode area. It lies just south of the A22, close to the border with West Sussex, and is situated near the town of East Grinstead. The village is part of the Weald, an area known for its rolling hills and rural character. Chelwood Gate is surrounded by countryside and is near the South Downs National Park, offering access to walking trails and open spaces. The village has a small community with local amenities, including a church and a village hall. It is well connected to nearby towns and cities, with good road links and a railway station at East Grinstead providing services to London and other parts of the south. The area is popular with commuters and those seeking a quieter lifestyle while remaining within reach of urban centres.

School Ratings in Chelwood Gate

Chelwood Gate is served by 20 schools. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Chelwood Gate

Property prices average £678K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £800K.

Deprivation and Employment in Chelwood Gate

Chelwood Gate falls within the least deprived areas nationally, based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. The area benefits from strong employment, with few residents involuntarily out of work. Income levels across the area tend to be higher than the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Chelwood Gate

Superfast broadband reaches parts of Chelwood Gate, though coverage is not uniform. 4G mobile signal is available in most areas, with 5G access more limited. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,956 sales

Average Price £678K
£2K — £9.43M
Detached £800K 1,438
Semi £489K 567
Terraced £419K 390
Flat £260K 262

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

11 Primary
9 Other
Cumnor House School 0.9 miles Danehill Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles Nutley Church of England Primary School Primary 1.9 miles St Giles CofE Primary School Primary Good 2 miles Greenfields School 2.9 miles Michael Hall School Good 3.1 miles Step by Step School Limited Outstanding 3.4 miles Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 3.4 miles West Hoathly CofE Primary School Primary 3.8 miles Fletching Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.9 miles Philpots Manor School Good 4.2 miles Great Walstead School 4.2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Chelwood Gate IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation ranks Chelwood Gate among the least deprived parts of England. Residents generally enjoy good access to employment and higher than average household incomes. Education and health outcomes in the area also compare favourably with the rest of the country.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
9/10
Education
9/10
Health
9/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
5/10
9,084 Children (0-15) 20%
27,242 Working Age 59%
12,285 Older (60+) 27%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 16.8% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.3% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

East Grinstead Train Station 5.7 miles
Haywards Heath Train Station 6 miles
Uckfield Train Station 6.1 miles
Buxted Train Station 6.4 miles
Balcombe Train Station 6.7 miles
Crowborough Train Station 7.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Birchgrove 0.6 miles Chelwood Common 0.6 miles Wych Cross 1.2 miles Danehill 1.4 miles Horsted Keynes 2 miles Furner's Green 2 miles Ford's Green 2.2 miles Nutley 2.2 miles Cinder Hill 2.5 miles Sheffield Green 2.5 miles Tompset's Bank 2.6 miles Newbridge 3.1 miles

Local Government

District Mid Sussex
County West Sussex
Ward Cuckfield
Constituency Mid Sussex
Parish Cuckfield
Region South East

Streets in RH17 30 shown View all streets

Allwood Crescent 1 Anchor Avenue 1 Ardingly Road 2 Ardings Close 1 Ash Way 1 Ashburnham Drive 3 Ashburnham Mews 1 Aster Way 1 Awbrook Close 1 Balcombe Lane 1 Bankside 1 Barn Meadow 1 Barnfield 1 Barrowfield 1 Baxters Lane 1 Beaconsfield Road 5 Bennetts 1 Bevan Bank 1 Birch Avenue 1 Birch Close 1 Birch Way 1 Birchgrove Road 6 Bishopstone Lane 1 Blackbrook Lane 1 Blackmores 1 Bluebird Grove 1 Blunden Drive 1 Bob Lane 1 Bolney Chapel Road 4 Bolney Road 2

Postcodes in RH17 50 shown View all postcodes

RH17 5AA RH17 5AB RH17 5AD RH17 5AE RH17 5AF RH17 5AG RH17 5AH RH17 5AJ RH17 5AL RH17 5AN RH17 5AP RH17 5AQ RH17 5AR RH17 5AS RH17 5AT RH17 5AW RH17 5AX RH17 5AY RH17 5AZ RH17 5BA RH17 5BB RH17 5BD RH17 5BE RH17 5BF RH17 5BG RH17 5BH RH17 5BJ RH17 5BL RH17 5BN RH17 5BP RH17 5BQ RH17 5BS RH17 5BT RH17 5BU RH17 5BX RH17 5BY RH17 5BZ RH17 5DA RH17 5DB RH17 5DD RH17 5DE RH17 5DF RH17 5DG RH17 5DH RH17 5DJ RH17 5DL RH17 5DN RH17 5DP RH17 5DQ RH17 5DR