Nursery Close is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 1HP 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 Nursery Close, Haywards Heath, RH16 1HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 1HS, RH16 1HT, RH16 1HW, RH16 1HU, RH16 1HD, RH16 1HL, RH16 1HJ, RH16 1HX, RH16 1HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH16 1HP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 1HP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.7% 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 | 20.1% | 22.6% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65% | 65.7% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 4.2% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 46.2% | 60.4% | 14.2% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 29.1% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 7.3% | -7.8% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 1HP this area, 8.1% 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 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 8.1% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 5.5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 14.8% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.3% | 53.8% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 94.6% | 89.3% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 90.6% | 85.1% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 85.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.7% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 1.4% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nursery Close was 55.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% lower than the Haywards Heath Ashenground average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nursery Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Haywards Heath Ashenground and the 158th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 126.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nursery Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2024-09-06 | £489,965 |
| 2 Nursery Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £578,500 | 2021-12-03 | £620,312 |
| 11 Nursery Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2021-08-20 | £651,991 |
| 18 Nursery Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £512,000 | 2021-08-06 | £585,648 |
| 1 Nursery Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2020-12-21 | £702,714 |
RH16 1HP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 142 |
| Retired | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlands Primary School Penland Road , RH16 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolnore Village Primary School Updown Hill , Bolnore Village RH16 4GD | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oathall Community College Appledore Gardens , Lindfield RH16 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA | 4out of 4 | 5,329 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 650 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 | 1,093 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 | 2,024 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE | 3out of 4 | 4,322 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 4,539 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller And Carter | Miller And Carter Haywards Heath, 2 Butlers Green Road | 175 yd | |
| 4sight Yews Lunch Club | West Sussex County Council, The Yews | 345 yd | |
| Haywards Heath And Beech Hurst Bowls Club | Haywards Heath And Beech Hurst Bowls Club, Club House | 414 yd | |
| The Safari Pizza Co | The Safari Pizza Co, 21 - 23 The Broadway | 457 yd | |
| Thai Crystal | Thai Crystal, 45 The Broadway | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beech Hurst Harvester | Harvester Restaurant, Beech Hurst Gardens | 414 yd | |
| The Lockhart Tavern | Lockhart Tavern, 41 The Broadway | 463 yd | |
| The Star | The Star, 1 The Broadway | 476 yd | |
| Bar 42 | Bedlam Tap, 42 The Broadway | 512 yd | |
| Savannah | Savannah, 44 - 46 The Broadway | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Baps | Fine Baps, 55 The Broadway | 479 yd | |
| Ephesus | Ephesus, 24 The Broadway | 505 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns, 16 The Broadway | 507 yd | |
| Mister Chippy | Mr Chippy, 30 The Broadway | 508 yd | |
| Kashmir Balti | Kashmir Balti, 6 Park Parade | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Bannister Way | 741 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners | Waitrose, 6 Clair Road | 800 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Unit LSU1 | 890 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 2 Haywards Road | 891 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Unit D | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beech Hurst Gardens BEECHHURST GARDENS BEECHHURST GARDENS BUTLERS GREEN ROAD | tennis courts | 357 yd |
| The Dolphin DOLPHIN LEISURE CENTRE DOLPHIN LEISURE CENTRE PASTURE HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 528 yd |
| Victoria Park - Haywards Heath 119-127 119-127 SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 706 yd |
| Central Sussex College (Haywards Heath Campus) (Closed) CENTRAL SUSSEX COLLEGE CENTRAL SUSSEX COLLEGE HARLANDS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Haywards Heath Recreation Ground SYDNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Curves (Haywards Heath) 71A 71A SOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Switch Gym UNIT G UNIT G THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| St. Josephs Catholic Primary School HAZELGROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,037 yd |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road | grass pitches | 1,092 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.64 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.