Turners Mill Road is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 1NJ is located in the Haywards Heath North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Sussex. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Turners Mill Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 1NH, RH16 1NL, RH16 1UZ, RH16 1TF, RH16 1PR, RH16 1TH, RH16 1UY, RH16 1LT, RH16 1NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH16 1NJ 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 1NJ, 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 1NJ 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 Turners Mill Road 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.
Turners Mill Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Turners Mill Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-10-26 | £439,624 |
| 64 Turners Mill Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-01-31 | £441,167 |
| 92 Turners Mill Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2019-06-19 | £619,018 |
| 62 Turners Mill Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2019-04-30 | £497,645 |
| 88 Turners Mill Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2015-06-19 | £624,800 |
RH16 1NJ 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 1NJ 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 | 155 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorns Community Primary Academy 3 Blackthorns Close , Lindfield RH16 2UA | 4out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindfield Primary Academy School Lane , Lindfield RH16 2DX | 3out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Choice School - Oak House 8 The Green , St. Leonards TN38 0SY | - not rated | 537 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital Chalkhill , Princess Royal Hospital Site RH16 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardingly College College Road , Haywards Heath RH17 6SQ | - not rated | 3,961 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 4,207 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey At Flowserve | Flowserve, Burrell Road | 232 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Starbucks Coffee Company, Sainsbury's | 398 yd | |
| Curry Inn | Curry Inn, 58 Commercial Square | 539 yd | |
| Pumpkin | Pumpkin, Up Platform Cafe | 544 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Unit 4 | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrell Arms | Burrell Arms, Commercial Square | 534 yd | |
| Haywards Heath Cricket Club | Haywards Heath Cricket Club, The Pavilion | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 3 Commercial Square | 603 yd | |
| Agra | Agra, 2 Commercial Square | 606 yd | |
| Canton Kitchen | Canton Kitchen, 8 Commercial Square | 617 yd | |
| Fine Baps | Fine Baps, 55 The Broadway | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Bannister Way | 398 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners | Waitrose, 6 Clair Road | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Sussex College (Haywards Heath Campus) (Closed) CENTRAL SUSSEX COLLEGE CENTRAL SUSSEX COLLEGE HARLANDS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 203 yd |
| Harlands Primary School PENLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| The Dolphin DOLPHIN LEISURE CENTRE DOLPHIN LEISURE CENTRE PASTURE HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 518 yd |
| Haywards Heath Recreation Ground SYDNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 801 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.