Market Place is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 1DB is located in the Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Sussex. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Place, Haywards Heath, RH16 1DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 1LN, RH16 1BQ, RH16 1AG, RH16 1YZ, RH16 1BP, RH16 1FH, RH16 1FB, RH16 1ET, RH16 3DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH16 1DB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 47.8% | 47.3% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 52.2% | 52.7% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 1DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 30.5% | 44.9% | 14.4% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 39.5% | -11.1% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 51.9% | 50.4% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 37.3% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around RH16 1DB this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 56.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 6.5% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 6.2% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 9.8% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 17.5% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.6% | 56.1% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 22.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.1% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.1% | 87.1% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 77.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 77.8% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 8.5% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 77.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11.8% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 1.5% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Place was 232.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 157.0% higher than the Haywards Heath Ashenground average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Market Place has the 2nd highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Haywards Heath Ashenground and the 13th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 Barclay Court Market Place, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-08-03 | £617,320 |
| Flat 2 Boltro Chambers Market Place, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2023-04-14 | £99,390 |
| Ground Floor And Basement Hayworthe House Market Place, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £2,625,000 | 2019-01-10 | £2,885,187 |
| Ground Floor And Basement Hayworthe House Market Place, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £4,662,000 | 2019-01-10 | £5,124,093 |
| Aventis House, 2 Market Place, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2019-01-10 | £1,538,767 |
RH16 1DB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RH16 1DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 159 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlands Primary School Penland Road , RH16 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorns Community Primary Academy 3 Blackthorns Close , Lindfield RH16 2UA | 4out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oathall Community College Appledore Gardens , Lindfield RH16 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB | - not rated | 137 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 | 505 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 | 2,011 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 4,052 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardingly College College Road , Haywards Heath RH17 6SQ | - not rated | 4,513 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin | Pumpkin, Up Platform Cafe | 186 yd | |
| MINCKA Coffee | MINCKA Cafe, 41 Perrymount Road | 205 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Starbucks Coffee Company, Sainsbury's | 237 yd | |
| Curry Inn | Curry Inn, 58 Commercial Square | 274 yd | |
| Peckish Cafe | Peckish Cafe, 6 Commercial Square | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath Cricket Club | Haywards Heath Cricket Club, The Pavilion | 214 yd | |
| Burrell Arms | Burrell Arms, Commercial Square | 274 yd | |
| Savannah | Savannah, 44 - 46 The Broadway | 471 yd | |
| Bar 42 | Bedlam Tap, 42 The Broadway | 478 yd | |
| The Lockhart Tavern | Lockhart Tavern, 41 The Broadway | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Kitchen | Canton Kitchen, 8 Commercial Square | 266 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 3 Commercial Square | 299 yd | |
| Agra | Agra, 2 Commercial Square | 306 yd | |
| Fine Baps | Fine Baps, 55 The Broadway | 450 yd | |
| Mister Chippy | Mr Chippy, 30 The Broadway | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose & Partners | Waitrose, 6 Clair Road | 213 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Bannister Way | 237 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Unit LSU1 | 904 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Unit D | 975 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 2 Haywards Road | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin DOLPHIN LEISURE CENTRE DOLPHIN LEISURE CENTRE PASTURE HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 352 yd |
| Haywards Heath Recreation Ground SYDNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Central Sussex College (Haywards Heath Campus) (Closed) CENTRAL SUSSEX COLLEGE CENTRAL SUSSEX COLLEGE HARLANDS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Victoria Park - Haywards Heath 119-127 119-127 SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 876 yd |
| Harlands Primary School PENLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Beech Hurst Gardens BEECHHURST GARDENS BEECHHURST GARDENS BUTLERS GREEN ROAD | tennis courts | 943 yd |
| St. Josephs Catholic Primary School HAZELGROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Switch Gym UNIT G UNIT G THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Curves (Haywards Heath) 71A 71A SOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.