Nightingale Close is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 3HD 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 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nightingale Close, Haywards Heath, RH16 3HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 3LP, RH16 3NQ, RH16 3NG, RH16 3LR, RH16 3NL, RH16 3HA, RH16 3NN, RH16 3PE, RH16 3LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH16 3HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.4% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.6% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 3HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 39.5% | 42.1% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 44.5% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.2% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.2% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 42.1% | 52.6% | 10.5% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 31.2% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 14.7% | 15.1% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 5.8% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 16.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 16.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 42.1% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94% | 93% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 91.1% | 83.1% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 7.5% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 83.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.8% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nightingale Close was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.8% lower than the Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nightingale Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath and the 187th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 400.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nightingale Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2019-06-18 | £661,869 |
| 1 Nightingale Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2011-07-29 | £757,474 |
| 1 Nightingale Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2006-02-15 | £657,920 |
| 2 Nightingale Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £274,000 | 2002-09-10 | £722,176 |
| 1 Nightingale Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, a newly built property | £270,000 | 2002-06-28 | £711,692 |
RH16 3HD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3HD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 421 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy Beech Hill , RH16 3RX | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorns Community Primary Academy 3 Blackthorns Close , Lindfield RH16 2UA | 4out of 4 | 1,607 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 | 1,273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 3,076 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital Chalkhill , Princess Royal Hospital Site RH16 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 609 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB | - not rated | 1,328 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 | 1,598 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 3,355 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE | 3out of 4 | 4,738 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sams Fish Bar | Sams Fish Bar, 36 Sussex Road | 552 yd | |
| League Of Friends Coffee Shop | League Of Friends Coffee Shop, Princess Royal Hospital | 554 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 72 South Road | 638 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Caffe Nero, 67 - 69 South Road | 665 yd | |
| The Bay Tree | The Bay Tree, Unit 28 | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heath | The Heath, 47 Sussex Road | 528 yd | |
| Haywards Heath Football Club | Haywards Heath Football Club, Hanbury Park Stadium | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naasta - Peri Peri. Burgers | Naasta, 43 Sussex Road | 522 yd | |
| Washingtons Fish And Chips | Washingtons Fish And Chips, 56 America Lane | 774 yd | |
| Panda Town | Panda Town, 5 Park Parade | 1,021 yd | |
| Kashmir Balti | Kashmir Balti, 6 Park Parade | 1,027 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns, 16 The Broadway | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | The Co-Operative, 104 Franklynn Road | 308 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Unit D | 608 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsburys Local, 25 Wivelsfield Road | 685 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Unit LSU1 | 703 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 2 Haywards Road | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Wilfrids C Of E Primary School EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 135 yd |
| Hardy Memorial Field HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD FRANKLANDS VILLAGE | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| St. Josephs Catholic Primary School HAZELGROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Switch Gym UNIT G UNIT G THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Curves (Haywards Heath) 71A 71A SOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Sawyers Squash & Health Club (Closed) Boston Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 704 yd |
| Hanbury Park Stadium Allen Road | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Victoria Park - Haywards Heath 119-127 119-127 SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 936 yd |
| Barn Cottage Recreation Ground - Haywards Heath BARN COTTAGE LANE | grass pitches | 960 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.