Wilmington Way is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 3JB 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 Wilmington Way, Haywards Heath, RH16 3JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 3UN, RH16 3UJ, RH16 3US, RH16 3HZ, RH16 3HX, RH16 3HU, RH16 3UQ, RH16 3HY, RH16 3UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH16 3JB, 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 | 55.8% | 53% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 44.2% | 47% | 2.8% | 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 area around RH16 3JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 40.2% | 48.9% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 35.7% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 10% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 1.4% | -9.3% | 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 | 42% | 42.6% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 37.9% | 8.4% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 15.7% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 2.6% | -6.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 33.6% | 14.4% | -19.2% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 12.9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 33.8% | 17.4% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 95.6% | 82.5% | -13.1% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 93.4% | 83% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 92.8% | 82.8% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 33.4% | 46.2% | -12.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilmington Way was 197.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 195.5% higher than the Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wilmington Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath and the 20th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 55.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Wilmington Way, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2007-10-25 | £298,754 |
| 2 Wilmington Way, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2007-10-15 | £298,754 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindfield Primary Academy School Lane , Lindfield RH16 2DX | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy Beech Hill , RH16 3RX | 3out of 4 | 1,216 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 | 538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 3,595 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 | 1,399 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB | - not rated | 1,523 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 | 1,651 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardingly College College Road , Haywards Heath RH17 6SQ | - not rated | 4,532 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 | 545 yd | |
| Tamasha Spice | Tamasha Lindfield, 22 High Street | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath Football Club | Haywards Heath Football Club, Hanbury Park Stadium | 604 yd | |
| Lindfield Cricket Club | Lindfield Cricket Club, Lindfield Common Cricket Pavilion | 608 yd | |
| Lindfield Football Club | Lindfield Football Club, Lindfield Common Cricket Pavilion | 608 yd | |
| The Lindfield Club | The Lindfield Club, King Edward Hall | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washingtons Fish And Chips | Washingtons Fish And Chips, 56 America Lane | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 39 Larch Way | 809 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-operative Food, 35 - 37 High Street | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barn Cottage Recreation Ground - Haywards Heath BARN COTTAGE LANE | grass pitches | 227 yd |
| Hanbury Park Stadium Allen Road | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Sawyers Squash & Health Club (Closed) Boston Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 473 yd |
| Blackthorns Community Primary Academy BLACKTHORNS CLOSE | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Oathall Community College APPLEDORE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 680 yd |
| Lindfield Primary Academy LINDFIELD COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL LINDFIELD COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Lindfield Common 7 OLD SCHOOL COURT 7 OLD SCHOOL COURT LEWES ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 789 yd |
| Hardy Memorial Field HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD FRANKLANDS VILLAGE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.