Priory Way is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 3NP 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 Priory Way, Haywards Heath, RH16 3NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 3NS, RH16 3PF, RH16 3LA, RH16 3HS, RH16 3LB, RH16 3JH, RH16 3PE, RH16 3LR, RH16 4DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH16 3NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.9% | 29.9% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 49.9% | -12.4% | 44.2% | 5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.9% | 50.2% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 40.3% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 6.6% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 3NP this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 8.9% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 9.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 16.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 18.1% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 38.9% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.1% | 87.5% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 85% | 79.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 8% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 80.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 2.4% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Way was 27.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.4% lower than the Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priory Way has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath and the 156th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86B Priory Way, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-10-20 | £386,959 |
| 80 Priory Way, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2016-09-02 | £379,572 |
| 86 Priory Way, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2016-03-16 | £420,459 |
| 86 Priory Way, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-01-31 | £388,331 |
| 88 Priory Way, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-08-30 | £369,840 |
RH16 3NP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 145 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 411 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 | 487 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy Beech Hill , RH16 3RX | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolnore Village Primary School Updown Hill , Bolnore Village RH16 4GD | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,308 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 2,821 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 | 741 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB | - not rated | 1,150 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 | 1,480 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 3,579 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE | 3out of 4 | 4,564 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sams Fish Bar | Sams Fish Bar, 36 Sussex Road | 332 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 72 South Road | 380 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Caffe Nero, 67 - 69 South Road | 406 yd | |
| Francisco Lounge | Francisco Lounge, 90 - 92 South Road | 480 yd | |
| The Bay Tree | The Bay Tree, Unit 28 | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heath | The Heath, 47 Sussex Road | 329 yd | |
| Haywards Heath Football Club | Haywards Heath Football Club, Hanbury Park Stadium | 722 yd | |
| The Star | The Star, 1 The Broadway | 865 yd | |
| Bar 42 | Bedlam Tap, 42 The Broadway | 875 yd | |
| Savannah | Savannah, 44 - 46 The Broadway | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naasta - Peri Peri. Burgers | Naasta, 43 Sussex Road | 319 yd | |
| Panda Town | Panda Town, 5 Park Parade | 775 yd | |
| Kashmir Balti | Kashmir Balti, 6 Park Parade | 782 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns, 16 The Broadway | 846 yd | |
| Ephesus | Ephesus, 24 The Broadway | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | The Co-Operative, 104 Franklynn Road | 301 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Unit D | 357 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Unit LSU1 | 452 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 2 Haywards Road | 511 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsburys Local, 25 Wivelsfield Road | 582 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Josephs Catholic Primary School HAZELGROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Switch Gym UNIT G UNIT G THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 374 yd |
| St. Wilfrids C Of E Primary School EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Curves (Haywards Heath) 71A 71A SOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 432 yd |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Victoria Park - Haywards Heath 119-127 119-127 SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 678 yd |
| Hardy Memorial Field HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD FRANKLANDS VILLAGE | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Sawyers Squash & Health Club (Closed) Boston Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 860 yd |
| Hanbury Park Stadium Allen Road | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Princess Royal Swimming Pool / St Francis Sports Ground ROYAL COURT ROYAL COURT HAWKINS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,025 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 | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.