Hoblands is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 3NB is located in the Haywards Heath Franklands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Sussex. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hoblands, Haywards Heath, RH16 3NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 3NA, RH16 3TG, RH16 3NR, RH16 3RL, RH16 3TZ, RH16 3TY, RH16 3LU, RH16 3RJ, RH16 3RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH16 3NB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 50% | 53.7% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 50% | 46.3% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 28.9% | 34.6% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 45.2% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 7.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 50.9% | 43.6% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 39.6% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.8% | 13.3% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 11.4% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 14.1% | -7.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 23.6% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 27.8% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 95% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 96.8% | 91.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 92% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hoblands was 19.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.6% lower than the Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hoblands has the 4th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath and the 100th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Hoblands, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-05-28 | £470,676 |
| 110 Hoblands, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-12-12 | £513,481 |
| 112 Hoblands, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-06-09 | £555,530 |
| 88 Hoblands, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-09-24 | £449,750 |
| 78 Hoblands, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £399,955 | 2016-02-15 | £528,475 |
RH16 3NB 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy Beech Hill , RH16 3RX | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorns Community Primary Academy 3 Blackthorns Close , Lindfield RH16 2UA | 4out of 4 | 1,280 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 | 1,209 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 3,862 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 | 1,111 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB | - not rated | 1,891 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 | 1,944 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chailey Heritage School Haywards Heath Road , North Chailey BN8 4EF | 4out of 4 | 5,144 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| League Of Friends Coffee Shop | League Of Friends Coffee Shop, Princess Royal Hospital | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath Football Club | Haywards Heath Football Club, Hanbury Park Stadium | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washingtons Fish And Chips | Washingtons Fish And Chips, 56 America Lane | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 39 Larch Way | 85 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy Memorial Field HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD FRANKLANDS VILLAGE | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| Hanbury Park Stadium Allen Road | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Sawyers Squash & Health Club (Closed) Boston Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 559 yd |
| Barn Cottage Recreation Ground - Haywards Heath BARN COTTAGE LANE | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| St. Wilfrids C Of E Primary School EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 795 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 | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.