Wychperry Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1HJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH16 1HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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	49.7%	47.7%	-2.0%	51.0%	-3.3%
Male	50.3%	52.3%	2.0%	49.0%	3.3%

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 vicinity of RH16 1HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.8%	32.8%	9.0%	37.9%	-5.1%
Married: Opposite sex	64.8%	52.6%	-12.2%	44.2%	8.4%
Separated	1.8%	1.7%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	4%	5.9%	1.9%	9.1%	-3.2%
Widowed	5.5%	7%	1.5%	6.1%	0.9%

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 (89.3%) 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	58.7%	56.1%	-2.6%	48.4%	7.7%
Good health	32.3%	33.2%	0.9%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	7.5%	9.5%	2.0%	12.7%	-3.2%
Bad health	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	4.0%	-2.8%

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.

In the area around RH16 1HJ this area, 5.9% 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 58%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	5.5%	5.9%	0.4%	18.2%	-12.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.3%	6.6%	-0.7%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	9.7%	-7.1%	13.4%	-3.7%
Apprenticeship	1.5%	3.8%	2.3%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	12.8%	0.0%	16.9%	-4.1%
Degree or Similar	50.9%	58%	7.1%	33.8%	24.2%
Other	5.1%	3.1%	-2.0%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Indian	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	3.1%	-1.4%
Pakistani	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0.9%	2.9%	2.0%	2.5%	0.4%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	94.3%	91.3%	-3.0%	81.4%	9.9%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.3% 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	89.8%	87.3%	-2.5%	83.2%	4.1%
European Union	2.4%	3.5%	1.1%	6.1%	-2.6%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.5%	2%	0.5%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.3%	3.5%	0.2%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.8%	2.6%	0.8%	1.3%	1.3%
Oceania	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.8%	87.3%	-2.5%	83.2%	4.1%
10+ Years	0.6%	6.9%	6.3%	9.8%	-2.9%
5-10 Years	1.5%	4.6%	3.1%	2.9%	1.7%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0.9%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	6.6%	0.3%	-6.3%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.6%	76.7%	14.9%
France	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	3.5%	13.5%	-10.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33%	37.2%	-4.2%
Christian	55.9%	46.2%	9.7%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Jewish	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7.8%	6.0%	1.8%

Safety

Is Wychperry Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wychperry Road was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.4% lower than the Haywards Heath Ashenground average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Wychperry Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Haywards Heath Ashenground and the 210th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.6%.

🔎 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 1HJ, 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Wychperry Road are based on 15 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 Wychperry Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1HJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH16 1HJ

Average Price
£694,287

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£694,287

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wychperry Road

Average Price
£725,159

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£725,159

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wychperry Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Wychperry Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2024-12-13	£591,100
Brambles, 12 Wychperry Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£675,000	2023-03-31	£703,040
4 Wychperry Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£570,000	2021-09-24	£665,864
11 Wychperry Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£635,000	2021-01-29	£747,743
7 Wychperry Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£473,000	2016-02-04	£624,992

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH16 1HJ

Employment

RH16 1HJ 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 1HJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	105
Retired	86
Self-Employed	34
Part-Time Employee	24
Looking after home or family	16
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	7
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities	32
Professional, scientific and technical activities	22
Human health and social work activities	12
Information and communication	12
Education	11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Construction	9
Transport and storage	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	5
Manufacturing	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harlands Primary School Penland Road , RH16 1PJ	3out of 4	1,023 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ	- not rated	1,117 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR	3out of 4	1,175 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolnore Village Primary School Updown Hill , Bolnore Village RH16 4GD	3out of 4	1,604 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL	3out of 4	1,763 yd	Voluntary aided 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	1,579 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP	3out of 4	1,629 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	493 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	929 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	2,013 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL	- not rated	4,407 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE	3out of 4	4,481 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	250 yd
Miller And Carter	Miller And Carter Haywards Heath, 2 Butlers Green Road	310 yd
Cote Brasserie	Cote Brasserie, 59 - 61 The Broadway	392 yd
Thai Crystal	Thai Crystal, 45 The Broadway	398 yd
The Safari Pizza Co	The Safari Pizza Co, 21 - 23 The Broadway	409 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Lockhart Tavern	Lockhart Tavern, 41 The Broadway	400 yd
Savannah	Savannah, 44 - 46 The Broadway	436 yd
Bar 42	Bedlam Tap, 42 The Broadway	437 yd
The Star	The Star, 1 The Broadway	454 yd
Haywards Heath Cricket Club	Haywards Heath Cricket Club, The Pavilion	481 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fine Baps	Fine Baps, 55 The Broadway	399 yd
Mister Chippy	Mr Chippy, 30 The Broadway	445 yd
Ephesus	Ephesus, 24 The Broadway	448 yd
Papa Johns	Papa Johns, 16 The Broadway	459 yd
Kashmir Balti	Kashmir Balti, 6 Park Parade	537 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, Bannister Way	581 yd
Waitrose & Partners	Waitrose, 6 Clair Road	637 yd
Marks & Spencer	Marks And Spencer, Unit LSU1	864 yd
Iceland	Iceland, 2 Haywards Road	897 yd
Tesco Express	Tesco Express, Unit D	956 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	400 yd
Beech Hurst Gardens BEECHHURST GARDENS BEECHHURST GARDENS BUTLERS GREEN ROAD	tennis courts	520 yd
Victoria Park - Haywards Heath 119-127 119-127 SOUTH ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	719 yd
Central Sussex College (Haywards Heath Campus) (Closed) CENTRAL SUSSEX COLLEGE CENTRAL SUSSEX COLLEGE HARLANDS ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	777 yd
Haywards Heath Recreation Ground SYDNEY ROAD	grass pitches	786 yd
Curves (Haywards Heath) 71A 71A SOUTH ROAD	health and fitness suite	934 yd
Switch Gym UNIT G UNIT G THE ORCHARDS	health and fitness suite	942 yd
St. Josephs Catholic Primary School HAZELGROVE ROAD	grass pitches	991 yd
Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road	grass pitches	1,004 yd
Harlands Primary School PENLAND ROAD	grass pitches	1,080 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	52.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	70.51 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	70.51 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.05 Mbit/s

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