Quebec Cottages is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 3LG 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 Quebec Cottages, Haywards Heath, RH16 3LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 3LF, RH16 3PS, RH16 3UH, RH16 3LQ, RH16 3PU, RH16 3PJ, RH16 3PY, RH16 3PR, RH16 3LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH16 3LG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 48.7% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51.3% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 27.1% | 35.2% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 47.4% | -10.6% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 51.1% | 44.3% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 36.8% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 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 | 16.5% | 17.6% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 11% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 11.7% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 16.2% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 34.8% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 89.5% | 88.8% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 88% | 85.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 85.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 9.2% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quebec Cottages was 61.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% lower than the Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Quebec Cottages has the 7th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath and the 137th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Quebec Cottages, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-10-04 | £509,000 |
| Byways Langridge Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-08-07 | £435,262 |
| Woodridge Langridge Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2019-10-18 | £357,938 |
| 1 Quebec Cottages, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £371,000 | 2018-04-27 | £455,583 |
| Byways Langridge Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2004-10-11 | £476,257 |
RH16 3LG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 49 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 385 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 659 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorns Community Primary Academy 3 Blackthorns Close , Lindfield RH16 2UA | 4out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy Beech Hill , RH16 3RX | 3out of 4 | 1,245 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 | 678 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 3,119 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB | - not rated | 1,114 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 | 1,172 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School - Oak House 8 The Green , St. Leonards TN38 0SY | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 3,002 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardingly College College Road , Haywards Heath RH17 6SQ | - not rated | 4,889 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Tree | The Bay Tree, Unit 28 | 903 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 72 South Road | 904 yd | |
| Phoenix Club | Centenary Hall, St Wilfrids Way | 908 yd | |
| Francisco Lounge | Francisco Lounge, 90 - 92 South Road | 938 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Caffe Nero, 67 - 69 South Road | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath Football Club | Haywards Heath Football Club, Hanbury Park Stadium | 163 yd | |
| The Heath | The Heath, 47 Sussex Road | 1,019 yd | |
| Haywards Heath Cricket Club | Haywards Heath Cricket Club, The Pavilion | 1,062 yd | |
| Savannah | Savannah, 44 - 46 The Broadway | 1,085 yd | |
| Bar 42 | Bedlam Tap, 42 The Broadway | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washingtons Fish And Chips | Washingtons Fish And Chips, 56 America Lane | 226 yd | |
| Naasta - Peri Peri. Burgers | Naasta, 43 Sussex Road | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Unit D | 840 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 39 Larch Way | 862 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Unit LSU1 | 900 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | The Co-Operative, 104 Franklynn Road | 900 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 2 Haywards Road | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sawyers Squash & Health Club (Closed) Boston Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 248 yd |
| Hanbury Park Stadium Allen Road | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Barn Cottage Recreation Ground - Haywards Heath BARN COTTAGE LANE | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Hardy Memorial Field HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD FRANKLANDS VILLAGE | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| St. Wilfrids C Of E Primary School EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| St. Josephs Catholic Primary School HAZELGROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Oathall Community College APPLEDORE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 766 yd |
| Switch Gym UNIT G UNIT G THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| Haywards Heath Recreation Ground SYDNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 919 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 | 62.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.