RH18 (Forest Row) in East Sussex has demonstrated moderate price appreciation with a five-year compound annual growth rate of 1.5%, whilst rental growth has significantly outpaced this at 5.3% over the same period. The district scores 51.2 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally, indicating performance slightly above the median. Population growth of 1.5% over five years suggests steady demographic demand. The area is classified as being in the latent stage of gentrification, implying it has not yet undergone substantial transformation. The rental-to-price growth differential may be of interest to investors assessing yield potential relative to capital appreciation prospects.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.5% per year
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What's changing in Forest Row · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.2 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
Forest Row (RH18) common questions
Is Forest Row up and coming?
Forest Row (RH18) has a trajectory score of 51/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 42% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 0.9 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Forest Row safe?
Forest Row has a safety score of 22/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Forest Row?
The average property price in Forest Row (RH18) is £451k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Forest Row?
The median monthly rent in Forest Row (RH18) is £1,392 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Forest Row?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hartfield (TN7), Uckfield (TN22), Haywards Heath (RH17), Haywards Heath (RH16), Polegate (BN26). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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