Penn Crescent is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 3HN 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 Penn Crescent, Haywards Heath, RH16 3HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 3HL, RH16 3HH, RH16 3HP, RH16 3HW, RH16 3QP, RH16 3QR, RH16 3HJ, RH16 3JA, RH16 3QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH16 3HN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.5% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.5% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 32.8% | 33.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 43% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 12.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 8.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 36.4% | 44.1% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 35.3% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 14.3% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 32% | 19.2% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 16.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 16% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.3% | 13.6% | 9.3% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 26% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.4% | 92.4% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 91.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 91.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 91.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penn Crescent was 50.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.3% lower than the Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Penn Crescent has the 11th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath and the 176th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Penn Crescent, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2024-04-25 | £389,410 |
| 6 Penn Crescent, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-08-02 | £379,608 |
| 30 Penn Crescent, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-07-12 | £383,517 |
| 50 Penn Crescent, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2021-01-08 | £383,265 |
| 20 Penn Crescent, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-01-06 | £386,283 |
RH16 3HN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorns Community Primary Academy 3 Blackthorns Close , Lindfield RH16 2UA | 4out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindfield Primary Academy School Lane , Lindfield RH16 2DX | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,098 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 | 264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 3,239 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 | 1,055 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB | - not rated | 1,166 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 | 1,614 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardingly College College Road , Haywards Heath RH17 6SQ | - not rated | 4,460 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindfield Bowling Club | Lindfield Bowling Club, Lindfield Common Bowling Pavilion | 640 yd | |
| Peckish Cafe | Peckish Cafe, 6 Commercial Square | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath Football Club | Haywards Heath Football Club, Hanbury Park Stadium | 524 yd | |
| Lindfield Cricket Club | Lindfield Cricket Club, Lindfield Common Cricket Pavilion | 734 yd | |
| Lindfield Football Club | Lindfield Football Club, Lindfield Common Cricket Pavilion | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washingtons Fish And Chips | Washingtons Fish And Chips, 56 America Lane | 337 yd | |
| Agra | Agra, 2 Commercial Square | 1,056 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 3 Commercial Square | 1,062 yd | |
| Canton Kitchen | Canton Kitchen, 8 Commercial Square | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 39 Larch Way | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barn Cottage Recreation Ground - Haywards Heath BARN COTTAGE LANE | grass pitches | 262 yd |
| Oathall Community College APPLEDORE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 392 yd |
| Sawyers Squash & Health Club (Closed) Boston Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 456 yd |
| Hanbury Park Stadium Allen Road | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Blackthorns Community Primary Academy BLACKTHORNS CLOSE | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Lindfield Primary Academy LINDFIELD COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL LINDFIELD COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Hardy Memorial Field HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD FRANKLANDS VILLAGE | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Haywards Heath Recreation Ground SYDNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Lindfield Common 7 OLD SCHOOL COURT 7 OLD SCHOOL COURT LEWES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 946 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 | 57.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.