About Handcross

Handcross is a village located in West Sussex, England, within the RH17 postcode area. It lies near the A23 road, making it easily accessible for those travelling between London and Brighton. The village features a mix of residential homes and local businesses, providing essential services to its residents. Handcross is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sussex countryside, offering opportunities for walking and outdoor activities. The village is home to St. Mary's Church, which has been a focal point for the community for many years. Handcross also has a primary school, catering to the educational needs of local families. For those interested in exploring further, the nearby Ashdown Forest offers expansive woodlands and scenic views, making it a popular spot for visitors and locals alike.

School Ratings in Handcross

Handcross is served by 55 schools. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Handcross

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

Deprivation and Employment in Handcross

Handcross 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 Handcross

Superfast broadband reaches parts of Handcross, 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

35 Primary
8 Secondary
12 Other
Handcross Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Brighton College Prep Handcross 0.8 miles Brantridge School Good 1 miles St. Mark's CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles Woodgate Primary Academy Primary 2.4 miles Colgate Primary School Primary Good 2.7 miles Cottesmore School 2.7 miles Balcombe Cofe Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Lower Beeding Primary Good 3 miles Crawley Broadfield Family Hub 3.1 miles Atelier21 Future School Good 3.1 miles Broadfield Primary Academy Primary Good 3.2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Handcross IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation ranks Handcross 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

Balcombe Train Station 2.6 miles
Crawley Train Station 4.3 miles
Faygate Train Station 4.5 miles
Littlehaven Train Station 4.5 miles
Ifield Train Station 4.6 miles
Three Bridges Train Station 4.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Slaugham 0.9 miles Staplefield 0.9 miles Tilgate Forest Row 1.9 miles Ashfold Crossways 2 miles Pease Pottage 2 miles Warninglid 2 miles Slough Green 2.2 miles Buchan Hill 2.6 miles Colgate 2.6 miles Lower Beeding 2.8 miles Brook Street 3.1 miles Balcombe 3.2 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