The Broadway is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 3NT 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 The Broadway, Haywards Heath, RH16 3NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 3AH, RH16 3AP, RH16 3NX, RH16 3AW, RH16 3AB, RH16 4LX, RH16 4LY, RH16 3NY, RH16 4AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH16 3NT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 48% | 47.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 52% | 52.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 3NT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 48.3% | 49.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 25.1% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 15.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 44.4% | 50.2% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 32.5% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 15.4% | 12.8% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 14% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 39.3% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 10% | 3.3% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 9.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Other Asian | 9.7% | 8.5% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 70.4% | 71.7% | 1.3% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 69.3% | 59.7% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 15.8% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.4% | 16.8% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.3% | 60.1% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 15.9% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 8.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 10.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 5.5% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 10% | 1.5% | 8.5% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| 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% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 4.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Broadway was 788.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 773.6% higher than the Haywards Heath Ashenground average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Broadway has the highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Haywards Heath Ashenground and the highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 238.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2C The Broadway, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2018-11-26 | £255,843 |
| 2B The Broadway, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2018-11-23 | £231,347 |
| 2B The Broadway, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2013-12-18 | £178,545 |
| 2C The Broadway, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,500 | 2007-04-13 | £252,854 |
| 2B The Broadway, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £154,950 | 2006-04-21 | £229,850 |
RH16 3NT 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 769 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 | 1,303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlands Primary School Penland Road , RH16 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolnore Village Primary School Updown Hill , Bolnore Village RH16 4GD | 3out of 4 | 1,427 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 | 1,400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA | 4out of 4 | 5,445 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 541 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 | 1,028 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 | 1,536 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 4,119 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE | 3out of 4 | 4,412 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Campana | La Campana, 18 The Broadway | 50 yd | |
| Pizza Express | Pizza Express, 22 The Broadway | 63 yd | |
| The Safari Pizza Co | The Safari Pizza Co, 21 - 23 The Broadway | 72 yd | |
| Nizam | Nizam, 139 South Road | 78 yd | |
| Thai Crystal | Thai Crystal, 45 The Broadway | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star | The Star, 1 The Broadway | 48 yd | |
| The Lockhart Tavern | Lockhart Tavern, 41 The Broadway | 107 yd | |
| Bar 42 | Bedlam Tap, 42 The Broadway | 130 yd | |
| Savannah | Savannah, 44 - 46 The Broadway | 138 yd | |
| Haywards Heath Cricket Club | Haywards Heath Cricket Club, The Pavilion | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns, 16 The Broadway | 44 yd | |
| Kashmir Balti | Kashmir Balti, 6 Park Parade | 67 yd | |
| Ephesus | Ephesus, 24 The Broadway | 71 yd | |
| Panda Town | Panda Town, 5 Park Parade | 72 yd | |
| Mister Chippy | Mr Chippy, 30 The Broadway | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Unit LSU1 | 387 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 2 Haywards Road | 434 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Unit D | 480 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners | Waitrose, 6 Clair Road | 717 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Bannister Way | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park - Haywards Heath 119-127 119-127 SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 279 yd |
| Curves (Haywards Heath) 71A 71A SOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Switch Gym UNIT G UNIT G THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| St. Josephs Catholic Primary School HAZELGROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Beech Hurst Gardens BEECHHURST GARDENS BEECHHURST GARDENS BUTLERS GREEN ROAD | tennis courts | 689 yd |
| Haywards Heath Recreation Ground SYDNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| The Dolphin DOLPHIN LEISURE CENTRE DOLPHIN LEISURE CENTRE PASTURE HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 805 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.