Heath Square, Haywards Heath, RH16 1BL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH16 1BL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.6%	47.2%	-4.4%	51.0%	-3.8%
Male	48.4%	52.8%	4.4%	49.0%	3.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around RH16 1BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	43.2%	60.1%	16.9%	37.9%	22.2%
Married: Opposite sex	30.3%	27.8%	-2.5%	44.2%	-16.4%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.5%	2.7%	-0.8%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	8.5%	7.2%	-1.3%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	14.2%	2.2%	-12.0%	6.1%	-3.9%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	48.7%	51.2%	2.5%	48.4%	2.8%
Good health	34.5%	35.3%	0.8%	33.6%	1.7%
Fair health	12.5%	11.1%	-1.4%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	3.7%	1.6%	-2.1%	4.0%	-2.4%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.1%	10.8%	-5.3%	18.2%	-7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	4.9%	-7.7%	9.6%	-4.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	11.7%	-4.7%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	3.6%	1.4%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	15.2%	4.5%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	35.6%	51.6%	16.0%	33.8%	17.8%
Other	6.3%	2.2%	-4.1%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.3%	2%	1.7%	0.7%	1.3%
Indian	7.7%	4.8%	-2.9%	3.1%	1.7%
Other Asian	1.1%	2.8%	1.7%	1.6%	1.2%
Black African	0.6%	2%	1.4%	2.5%	-0.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.4%	1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%
White	89.2%	80.8%	-8.4%	81.4%	-0.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Arab	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.6%	0.6%
Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 70.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.2%	70.5%	-12.7%	83.2%	-12.7%
European Union	5.7%	13.5%	7.8%	6.1%	7.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	4.6%	3.6%	-1.0%	2.7%	0.9%
Middle East and Asia	6%	7.6%	1.6%	5.6%	2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	3.2%	3.2%	1.3%	1.9%
Oceania	0.6%	0.4%	-0.2%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	81.8%	70.5%	-11.3%	83.2%	-12.7%
10+ Years	2%	12%	10.0%	9.8%	2.2%
5-10 Years	3.7%	5.2%	1.5%	2.9%	2.3%
2-5 Years	5.4%	4.8%	-0.6%	2.2%	2.6%
Less than 2 years	7.1%	7.6%	0.5%	1.9%	5.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.5%	76.7%	-6.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	2.8%	0.6%	2.2%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Spain	3.2%	0.4%	2.8%
Poland	3.2%	1.3%	1.9%
Romania	2.8%	0.9%	1.9%
Other EU countries	3.2%	1.5%	1.7%
North Africa	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	1.6%	0.2%	1.4%
Southern Asia	2.4%	1.2%	1.2%
South-East Asia	2%	0.2%	1.8%
Central and South America	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
No passport held	5.6%	13.5%	-7.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.6%	37.2%	7.4%
Christian	45.4%	46.2%	-0.8%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Hindu	3.2%	1.7%	1.5%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Heath Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heath Square was 195.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.5% higher than the Haywards Heath Ashenground average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Heath Square has the 4th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Haywards Heath Ashenground and the 22nd highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 202.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£60,900

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in RH16 1BL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Heath Square are based on 39 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mid Sussex.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Heath Square, Haywards Heath, RH16 1BL

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH16 1BL

Average Price
£273,309

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£213,018

Other
£815,930

Estimated Average Property Prices for Heath Square

Average Price
£274,954

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£234,145

Other
£764,666

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Heath SquareStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 8 6 Heath Square, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£246,000	2024-12-16	£244,012
Flat E 3 Heath Square, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£175,000	2023-11-30	£178,638
Flat 11 6 Heath Square, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£179,950	2023-09-22	£181,056
Flat F 3 Heath Square, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£192,000	2023-04-04	£193,577
4 Heath Square, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Other, an established residential building	£650,000	2023-04-03	£655,339

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH16 1BL

Employment

RH16 1BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	130
Part-Time Employee	33
Retired	20
Self-Employed	16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	1
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	30
Financial and insurance activities	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Education	16
Construction	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Transport and storage	12
Information and communication	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	6
Manufacturing	5
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ	- not rated	916 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR	3out of 4	926 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harlands Primary School Penland Road , RH16 1PJ	3out of 4	1,006 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL	3out of 4	1,547 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bolnore Village Primary School Updown Hill , Bolnore Village RH16 4GD	3out of 4	1,718 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oathall Community College Appledore Gardens , Lindfield RH16 2AQ	3out of 4	1,304 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP	3out of 4	1,905 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB	- not rated	244 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
My Choice School - Oak House 8 The Green , St. Leonards TN38 0SY	- not rated	731 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital Chalkhill , Princess Royal Hospital Site RH16 4NQ	4out of 4	1,846 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL	- not rated	4,126 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE	3out of 4	4,659 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
4sight Yews Lunch Club	West Sussex County Council, The Yews	144 yd
Cote Brasserie	Cote Brasserie, 59 - 61 The Broadway	207 yd
Pascals Brasserie	Pascals Brasserie, 56 - 58 The Broadway	237 yd
The Orange Square	The Orange Square, 52-54 The Broadway	242 yd
Thai Crystal	Thai Crystal, 45 The Broadway	244 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Haywards Heath Cricket Club	Haywards Heath Cricket Club, The Pavilion	205 yd
Savannah	Savannah, 44 - 46 The Broadway	251 yd
Bar 42	Bedlam Tap, 42 The Broadway	256 yd
The Lockhart Tavern	Lockhart Tavern, 41 The Broadway	256 yd
The Star	The Star, 1 The Broadway	370 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fine Baps	Fine Baps, 55 The Broadway	221 yd
Mister Chippy	Mr Chippy, 30 The Broadway	286 yd
Ephesus	Ephesus, 24 The Broadway	301 yd
Papa Johns	Papa Johns, 16 The Broadway	324 yd
Kashmir Balti	Kashmir Balti, 6 Park Parade	429 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose & Partners	Waitrose, 6 Clair Road	416 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, Bannister Way	475 yd
Marks & Spencer	Marks And Spencer, Unit LSU1	707 yd
Tesco Express	Tesco Express, Unit D	789 yd
Iceland	Iceland, 2 Haywards Road	789 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Dolphin DOLPHIN LEISURE CENTRE DOLPHIN LEISURE CENTRE PASTURE HILL ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	463 yd
Haywards Heath Recreation Ground SYDNEY ROAD	grass pitches	523 yd
Victoria Park - Haywards Heath 119-127 119-127 SOUTH ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	642 yd
Beech Hurst Gardens BEECHHURST GARDENS BEECHHURST GARDENS BUTLERS GREEN ROAD	tennis courts	749 yd
Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road	grass pitches	755 yd
Switch Gym UNIT G UNIT G THE ORCHARDS	health and fitness suite	780 yd
Central Sussex College (Haywards Heath Campus) (Closed) CENTRAL SUSSEX COLLEGE CENTRAL SUSSEX COLLEGE HARLANDS ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	795 yd
St. Josephs Catholic Primary School HAZELGROVE ROAD	grass pitches	798 yd
Curves (Haywards Heath) 71A 71A SOUTH ROAD	health and fitness suite	803 yd
Harlands Primary School PENLAND ROAD	grass pitches	1,094 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	88.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	12.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	65.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.