Lucastes Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1JL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH16 1JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.7%	50.3%	1.6%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	51.3%	49.7%	-1.6%	49.0%	0.7%

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 1JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.5% 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	18.1%	21.9%	3.8%	37.9%	-16.0%
Married: Opposite sex	74.7%	69.5%	-5.2%	44.2%	25.3%
Separated	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	1.1%	3.2%	2.1%	9.1%	-5.9%
Widowed	5.1%	5.4%	0.3%	6.1%	-0.7%

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 (87.6%) 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	51.6%	58.9%	7.3%	48.4%	10.5%
Good health	36.4%	28.7%	-7.7%	33.6%	-4.9%
Fair health	9.1%	9.7%	0.6%	12.7%	-3.0%
Bad health	2.6%	2.4%	-0.2%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

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 1JL this area, 4% 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 62.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7.6%	4%	-3.6%	18.2%	-14.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.9%	3.6%	-4.3%	9.6%	-6.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	15.5%	1.4%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	5.3%	-3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	11.9%	-1.1%	16.9%	-5.0%
Degree or Similar	54.9%	62.5%	7.6%	33.8%	28.7%
Other	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	2.8%	-1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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)
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	2.1%	1.5%	-0.6%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	96.8%	97%	0.2%	81.4%	15.6%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90% 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	92.1%	90%	-2.1%	83.2%	6.8%
European Union	1.8%	4%	2.2%	6.1%	-2.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	2.9%	1.2%	-1.7%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	1.8%	0.9%	1.3%	0.5%
Oceania	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.6%	90.5%	-0.1%	83.2%	7.3%
10+ Years	0%	8.3%	8.3%	9.8%	-1.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	9.1%	1.2%	-7.9%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.8%	76.7%	18.1%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and South America	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
No passport held	1.5%	13.5%	-12.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.7%	37.2%	7.5%
Christian	48.3%	46.2%	2.1%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Lucastes Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lucastes Road was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% lower than the Burgess Hill Dunstall average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Lucastes Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Burgess Hill Dunstall and the 198th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£64,300

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RH16 1JL, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (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 Lucastes Road are based on 51 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 Lucastes Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1JL

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH16 1JL

Average Price
£1,527,887

Semi-Detached
£1,435,954

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,538,102

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lucastes Road

Average Price
£1,219,022

Semi-Detached
£1,195,029

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,220,001

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lucastes Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Lucastes Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£1,825,000	2021-12-02	£1,956,904
4 Lucastes Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£735,000	2018-02-12	£872,867
8 Lucastes Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£1,180,000	2016-06-17	£1,471,669
12 Lucastes Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£950,000	2015-04-17	£1,368,551
16 Lucastes Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£825,000	2012-04-20	£1,443,041

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH16 1JL

Employment

RH16 1JL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 1JL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in RH16 1JL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	85
Retired	84
Self-Employed	33
Part-Time Employee	31
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	22
Financial and insurance activities	18
Education	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Other	14
Information and communication	12
Human health and social work activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Manufacturing	8
Construction	6
Transport and storage	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	942 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ	- not rated	1,460 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR	3out of 4	1,514 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield Glebe Road , RH17 5BQ	3out of 4	1,596 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bolnore Village Primary School Updown Hill , Bolnore Village RH16 4GD	3out of 4	1,727 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP	3out of 4	1,322 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oathall Community College Appledore Gardens , Lindfield RH16 2AQ	3out of 4	1,839 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA	4out of 4	5,461 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	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	752 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	1,080 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	2,346 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE	3out of 4	4,475 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL	- not rated	4,690 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Miller And Carter	Miller And Carter Haywards Heath, 2 Butlers Green Road	493 yd
Haywards Heath And Beech Hurst Bowls Club	Haywards Heath And Beech Hurst Bowls Club, Club House	559 yd
4sight Yews Lunch Club	West Sussex County Council, The Yews	594 yd
Starbucks Coffee Company	Starbucks Coffee Company, Sainsbury's	682 yd
Baxter Storey At Flowserve	Flowserve, Burrell Road	711 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Beech Hurst Harvester	Harvester Restaurant, Beech Hurst Gardens	559 yd
The Lockhart Tavern	Lockhart Tavern, 41 The Broadway	743 yd
Haywards Heath Cricket Club	Haywards Heath Cricket Club, The Pavilion	773 yd
Savannah	Savannah, 44 - 46 The Broadway	780 yd
Bar 42	Bedlam Tap, 42 The Broadway	781 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fine Baps	Fine Baps, 55 The Broadway	743 yd
Mister Chippy	Mr Chippy, 30 The Broadway	788 yd
Ephesus	Ephesus, 24 The Broadway	791 yd
Papa Johns	Papa Johns, 16 The Broadway	800 yd
Kashmir Balti	Kashmir Balti, 6 Park Parade	871 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, Bannister Way		682 yd
Waitrose & Partners	Waitrose, 6 Clair Road		846 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	385 yd
Beech Hurst Gardens BEECHHURST GARDENS BEECHHURST GARDENS BUTLERS GREEN ROAD	tennis courts	561 yd
Central Sussex College (Haywards Heath Campus) (Closed) CENTRAL SUSSEX COLLEGE CENTRAL SUSSEX COLLEGE HARLANDS ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	686 yd
Harlands Primary School PENLAND ROAD	grass pitches	956 yd
Victoria Park - Haywards Heath 119-127 119-127 SOUTH ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,035 yd
Haywards Heath Recreation Ground SYDNEY ROAD	grass pitches	1,037 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	48.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	49.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	75.24 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	75.24 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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