Sharrow Close is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 3ED is located in the Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Sussex. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sharrow Close, Haywards Heath, RH16 3ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 3EB, RH16 3EA, RH16 3DZ, RH16 3AY, RH16 3BQ, RH16 3UF, RH16 3UE, RH16 3AX, RH16 3JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH16 3ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 61.4% | 53.1% | -8.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 38.6% | 46.9% | 8.3% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 37.1% | 29.8% | -7.3% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 28.7% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 12.9% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 25.8% | 24% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 17.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.7% | 33.9% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -14.5% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 39.1% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 16.1% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
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 | 26.3% | 20.8% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 9.2% | 3.5% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 11% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 36.4% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 7.7% | 5.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 13.8% | 6.2% | -7.6% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 79.5% | 83.4% | 3.9% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 79% | 78.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 8.9% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 78.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 12% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 3.6% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 2.1% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sharrow Close was 50.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% lower than the Haywards Heath Ashenground average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sharrow Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Haywards Heath Ashenground and the 167th highest crime rate of 450 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Sharrow Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-02-28 | £232,376 |
| 39 Sharrow Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-01-07 | £239,675 |
| 40 Sharrow Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2014-09-29 | £236,579 |
| 39 Sharrow Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2013-05-09 | £258,649 |
| 40 Sharrow Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2007-10-11 | £225,165 |
RH16 3ED 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RH16 3ED area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Haywards Heath Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 312 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heyworth Primary School New England Road , RH16 3JR | - not rated | 381 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School Eastern Road , RH16 3NL | 3out of 4 | 897 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 | 1,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Secondary Academy Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | - not rated | 2,497 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 | 1,247 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Choice School - Maple House Mill Green Business Estate , Mill Green Road RH16 1XQ | - not rated | 931 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 | 983 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 | 1,053 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 | 1,053 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 | 1,247 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Tree | The Bay Tree, Unit 28 | 308 yd | |
| Phoenix Club | Centenary Hall, St Wilfrids Way | 308 yd | |
| Pascals Brasserie | Pascals Brasserie, 56 - 58 The Broadway | 319 yd | |
| The Orange Square | The Orange Square, 52-54 The Broadway | 320 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | Caprinos Pizza, 50 The Broadway | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | Savannah, 44 - 46 The Broadway | 326 yd | |
| Bar 42 | Bedlam Tap, 42 The Broadway | 328 yd | |
| The Lockhart Tavern | Lockhart Tavern, 41 The Broadway | 380 yd | |
| The Star | The Star, 1 The Broadway | 420 yd | |
| Haywards Heath Cricket Club | Haywards Heath Cricket Club, The Pavilion | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mister Chippy | Mr Chippy, 30 The Broadway | 338 yd | |
| Ephesus | Ephesus, 24 The Broadway | 346 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns, 16 The Broadway | 354 yd | |
| Fine Baps | Fine Baps, 55 The Broadway | 362 yd | |
| Panda Town | Panda Town, 5 Park Parade | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Unit LSU1 | 335 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Unit D | 370 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 2 Haywards Road | 497 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners | Waitrose, 6 Clair Road | 647 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Bannister Way | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| St. Josephs Catholic Primary School HAZELGROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Switch Gym UNIT G UNIT G THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 373 yd |
| Curves (Haywards Heath) 71A 71A SOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Victoria Park - Haywards Heath 119-127 119-127 SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 476 yd |
| Haywards Heath Recreation Ground SYDNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| St. Wilfrids C Of E Primary School EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| The Dolphin DOLPHIN LEISURE CENTRE DOLPHIN LEISURE CENTRE PASTURE HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 962 yd |
| Sawyers Squash & Health Club (Closed) Boston Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,010 yd |
| Oathall Community College APPLEDORE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,041 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.