Scaynes Hill Road is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 2QG is located in the Lindfield Rural & High Weald electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Sussex. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Scaynes Hill Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 2QG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH16 2QG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 51.5% | 53% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 2QG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% 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 | 27.2% | 25.8% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 53.3% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 15.4% | 10.7% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 54.9% | 57.1% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 30% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11.1% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 1.2% | -6.1% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 11.1% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 13.8% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 16.6% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 41.9% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.1% | 92.7% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 90.8% | 89.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 88.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0.2% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scaynes Hill Road was 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.5% lower than the Haywards Heath Franklands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Scaynes Hill Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Haywards Heath Franklands and the 189th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Walstead Place Cottages Scaynes Hill Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-08-25 | £366,275 |
| 1 Walstead Place Cottages Scaynes Hill Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2020-07-24 | £724,452 |
| 1 Walstead Manor Cottages Scaynes Hill Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2015-11-09 | £629,400 |
| Walstead Lea Scaynes Hill Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2013-02-20 | £1,957,285 |
| 1 Walstead Place Cottages Scaynes Hill Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2012-03-23 | £666,026 |
RH16 2QG 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy Beech Hill , RH16 3RX | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindfield Primary Academy School Lane , Lindfield RH16 2DX | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorns Community Primary Academy 3 Blackthorns Close , Lindfield RH16 2UA | 4out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School Vicarage Lane , Scaynes Hill RH17 7PB | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL | 3out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 4,955 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital Chalkhill , Princess Royal Hospital Site RH16 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School - Oak House 8 The Green , St. Leonards TN38 0SY | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB | - not rated | 2,884 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chailey Heritage School Haywards Heath Road , North Chailey BN8 4EF | 4out of 4 | 4,809 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Walstead School EAST MASCALLS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,013 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 | 35.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 50.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 50.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.72 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.