Barnmead is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 1UY 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 Barnmead, Haywards Heath, RH16 1UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 1NZ, RH16 1UZ, RH16 1PQ, RH16 1TH, RH16 1NJ, RH16 1XB, RH16 1TF, RH16 1NH, RH16 1NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH16 1UY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.5% | 55.3% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 42.5% | 44.7% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.8% | 33.3% | 11.5% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 46.6% | 5.8% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 9.3% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 21.3% | 10.8% | -10.5% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.5% | 45.5% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 35.7% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 14% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 10.2% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 6.8% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 18% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 50% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 10.3% | 2.4% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92% | 90.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 79.3% 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 | 82% | 79.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 5.9% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 79.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 16.9% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 2.5% | -4.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0.4% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnmead was 25.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.7% lower than the Haywards Heath Ashenground average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barnmead has the 9th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Haywards Heath Ashenground and the 154th lowest crime rate of 450 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Barnmead, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2024-10-07 | £487,343 |
| 19 Barnmead, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-10-26 | £435,223 |
| 41 Barnmead, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-08-04 | £429,703 |
| 23 Barnmead, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-10-12 | £483,731 |
| 65 Barnmead, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2022-03-25 | £462,921 |
The percentage of retired residents living in RH16 1UY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlands Primary School Penland Road , RH16 1PJ | - not rated | 319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlands Primary School Penland Road , RH16 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorns Community Primary School, Lindfield 3 Blackthorns Close , Lindfield RH16 2UA | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorns Community Primary Academy 3 Blackthorns Close , Lindfield RH16 2UA | 4out of 4 | 1,516 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 | 1,220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Secondary Academy Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Sussex College - Haywards Heath Harlands Road , RH16 1LT | - not rated | 379 yd | Further education | 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 | 402 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School Osprey House C/O Head Office Unit 3a, Mill Green Business Estate , Mill Green Road RH16 1XQ | - not rated | 433 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School - Ivy Cottage C/O My Choice Children's Homes Ltd , Unit 3a, Mill Green Business Estate RH16 1XQ | - not rated | 433 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School - Maple House Mill Green Business Estate , Mill Green Road RH16 1XQ | - not rated | 441 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tavistock and Summerhill School Summerhill Lane , RH16 1RP | - not rated | 951 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 | 384 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Starbucks Coffee Company, Sainsbury's | 528 yd | |
| Curry Inn | Curry Inn, 58 Commercial Square | 609 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Unit 4 | 622 yd | |
| Pumpkin | Pumpkin, Up Platform Cafe | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrell Arms | Burrell Arms, Commercial Square | 604 yd | |
| Haywards Heath Cricket Club | Haywards Heath Cricket Club, The Pavilion | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 3 Commercial Square | 663 yd | |
| Agra | Agra, 2 Commercial Square | 664 yd | |
| Canton Kitchen | Canton Kitchen, 8 Commercial Square | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Bannister Way | 528 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners | Waitrose, 6 Clair Road | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harlands Primary School PENLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Central Sussex College (Haywards Heath Campus) (Closed) CENTRAL SUSSEX COLLEGE CENTRAL SUSSEX COLLEGE HARLANDS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 382 yd |
| The Dolphin DOLPHIN LEISURE CENTRE DOLPHIN LEISURE CENTRE PASTURE HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Haywards Heath Recreation Ground SYDNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 851 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 | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.