About Bolney

Bolney is a village located in West Sussex, within the RH17 postcode area of England. It lies to the east of the town of Horsham and is known for its rural setting and agricultural heritage. The village has a long history, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. Bolney is home to a small community with a mix of traditional and modern housing, and it retains a quiet, village atmosphere. The area is well-served by local amenities, including a primary school, a church, and a few shops. The surrounding countryside offers walking and cycling opportunities, with access to the South Downs National Park nearby. The village is also notable for its vineyards, which have contributed to the growth of the local wine industry. Transport links are convenient, with regular bus services and a railway station providing connections to London and other nearby towns.

School Ratings in Bolney

Families in Bolney have access to 38 local schools. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bolney

Homes sell for an average of £678K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £800K.

Deprivation and Employment in Bolney

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bolney among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bolney

Broadband services in Bolney range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. 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

23 Primary
4 Secondary
11 Other
Bolney CofE Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Farney Close School Good 0.7 miles Twineham CofE Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 2.4 miles St Paul's Catholic College Secondary Outstanding 2.8 miles Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield Primary 2.8 miles Warden Park Secondary Academy Secondary Good 2.9 miles West Sussex Alternative Provision College Good 3 miles Brantridge School Good 3 miles LVS Hassocks Inadequate 3.1 miles St. Mark's CofE Primary School Primary Good 3.2 miles Southway Junior School Primary 3.4 miles St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School Primary Good 3.4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bolney IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bolney experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

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

Wivelsfield Train Station 4.1 miles
Haywards Heath Train Station 4.1 miles
Burgess Hill Train Station 4.3 miles
Balcombe Train Station 4.9 miles
Hassocks Train Station 5.5 miles
Littlehaven Train Station 6.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Crosspost 0.9 miles Ansty 1.9 miles Hickstead 1.9 miles Warninglid 2 miles Twineham Green 2 miles Slough Green 2.2 miles Goddards' Green 2.2 miles Cuckfield 2.6 miles Twineham 2.6 miles Wineham 2.6 miles Kent Street 2.8 miles Crabtree 2.8 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