Heath Close, Haywards Heath, RH16 3JW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH16 3JW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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	53.5%	52.5%	-1.0%	51.0%	1.5%
Male	46.5%	47.5%	1.0%	49.0%	-1.5%

Partnership Status

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 3JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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	37.5%	45.2%	7.7%	37.9%	7.3%
Married: Opposite sex	40.3%	38.9%	-1.4%	44.2%	-5.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	3.2%	2.1%	-1.1%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	8.3%	7.5%	-0.8%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	10.6%	5.9%	-4.7%	6.1%	-0.2%

Health

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	48.1%	48.4%	0.3%	48.4%	0.0%
Good health	37.2%	34.4%	-2.8%	33.6%	0.8%
Fair health	13.2%	14.3%	1.1%	12.7%	1.6%
Bad health	1.6%	2.9%	1.3%	4.0%	-1.1%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around RH16 3JW this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13%	8.3%	-4.7%	18.2%	-9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.8%	7.1%	-7.7%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.5%	15.8%	-2.7%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	1.9%	2.9%	1.0%	5.3%	-2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	19.6%	9.4%	16.9%	2.7%
Degree or Similar	34.7%	43.8%	9.1%	33.8%	10.0%
Other	6.9%	2.5%	-4.4%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	8.9%	9%	0.1%	3.1%	5.9%
Other Asian	6.2%	8.3%	2.1%	1.6%	6.7%
Black African	0.4%	2.5%	2.1%	2.5%	0.0%
Other Black	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0.7%	-0.1%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed Other	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	81%	71.8%	-9.2%	81.4%	-9.6%
Other	0%	4.3%	4.3%	1.6%	2.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 65.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.2%	65.3%	-9.9%	83.2%	-17.9%
European Union	6.2%	13.4%	7.2%	6.1%	7.3%
Rest of Europe	1.6%	1.4%	-0.2%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	3.9%	3.6%	-0.3%	2.7%	0.9%
Middle East and Asia	12.4%	15.9%	3.5%	5.6%	10.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	72.9%	65.3%	-7.6%	83.2%	-17.9%
10+ Years	5%	14.8%	9.8%	9.8%	5.0%
5-10 Years	7%	9.4%	2.4%	2.9%	6.5%
2-5 Years	6.6%	6.5%	-0.1%	2.2%	4.3%
Less than 2 years	8.5%	4%	-4.5%	1.9%	2.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.5%	76.7%	-5.2%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Italy	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Portugal	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Romania	5.8%	0.9%	4.9%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	4.3%	1.2%	3.1%
South-East Asia	1.8%	0.2%	1.6%
No passport held	8.7%	13.5%	-4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27%	37.2%	-10.2%
Christian	55.8%	46.2%	9.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	4.7%	1.7%	3.0%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	8.3%	6.0%	2.3%

Safety

Is Heath Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heath Close was 30.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% lower than the Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Heath Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath and the 180th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£53,100

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in RH16 3JW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Heath Close are based on 41 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mid Sussex.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Heath Close, Haywards Heath, RH16 3JW

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH16 3JW

Average Price
£231,736

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£276,131

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£228,321

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Heath Close

Average Price
£226,618

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£272,051

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£218,829

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Heath CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Heath Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-09-27	£241,228
7A Heath Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£218,000	2021-09-09	£232,439
3A Heath Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£210,000	2021-06-28	£225,377
6A Heath Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£190,000	2021-03-08	£202,584
7A Heath Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£217,500	2020-03-06	£240,795

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH16 3JW

Employment

RH16 3JW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	133
Retired	39
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	10
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	9
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Information and communication	13
Education	10
Manufacturing	9
Construction	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Transport and storage	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR	3out of 4	233 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ	- not rated	244 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL	3out of 4	824 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy 3 Blackthorns Close , Lindfield RH16 2UA	4out of 4	1,468 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Harlands Primary School Penland Road , RH16 1PJ	3out of 4	1,597 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oathall Community College Appledore Gardens , Lindfield RH16 2AQ	3out of 4	1,035 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP	3out of 4	2,555 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB	- not rated	722 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	1,048 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital Chalkhill , Princess Royal Hospital Site RH16 4NQ	4out of 4	1,173 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL	- not rated	3,611 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE	3out of 4	4,725 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bay Tree	The Bay Tree, Unit 28	307 yd
Phoenix Club	Centenary Hall, St Wilfrids Way	311 yd
Francisco Lounge	Francisco Lounge, 90 - 92 South Road	349 yd
Costa Coffee	Costa Coffee, 72 South Road	358 yd
Ali's Kebab	Alis Kebab, 124 South Road	384 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Savannah	Savannah, 44 - 46 The Broadway	523 yd
Bar 42	Bedlam Tap, 42 The Broadway	523 yd
The Lockhart Tavern	Lockhart Tavern, 41 The Broadway	569 yd
The Star	The Star, 1 The Broadway	581 yd
Haywards Heath Cricket Club	Haywards Heath Cricket Club, The Pavilion	634 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Panda Town	Panda Town, 5 Park Parade	508 yd
Kashmir Balti	Kashmir Balti, 6 Park Parade	513 yd
Mister Chippy	Mr Chippy, 30 The Broadway	524 yd
Ephesus	Ephesus, 24 The Broadway	528 yd
Papa Johns	Papa Johns, 16 The Broadway	529 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	Tesco Express, Unit D	289 yd
Marks & Spencer	Marks And Spencer, Unit LSU1	313 yd
Iceland	Iceland, 2 Haywards Road	483 yd
The Co-Operative	The Co-Operative, 104 Franklynn Road	736 yd
Waitrose & Partners	Waitrose, 6 Clair Road	826 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road	grass pitches	104 yd
St. Josephs Catholic Primary School HAZELGROVE ROAD	grass pitches	197 yd
Switch Gym UNIT G UNIT G THE ORCHARDS	health and fitness suite	303 yd
Curves (Haywards Heath) 71A 71A SOUTH ROAD	health and fitness suite	413 yd
Victoria Park - Haywards Heath 119-127 119-127 SOUTH ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	540 yd
Haywards Heath Recreation Ground SYDNEY ROAD	grass pitches	692 yd
St. Wilfrids C Of E Primary School EASTERN ROAD	grass pitches	732 yd
Sawyers Squash & Health Club (Closed) Boston Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts	850 yd
Hanbury Park Stadium Allen Road	grass pitches	950 yd
Hardy Memorial Field HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD FRANKLANDS VILLAGE	grass pitches	971 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.