High Trees is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 3PL 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 High Trees, Haywards Heath, RH16 3PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 3JR, RH16 3LD, RH16 3EF, RH16 3JS, RH16 3PN, RH16 3JT, RH16 3EH, RH16 3PW, RH16 3EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH16 3PL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.5% of the population 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 | 52.8% | 58.5% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 7.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 41.5% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -7.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RH16 3PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.7% | 28% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 56.1% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 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 | 44.6% | 50.8% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 33.2% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 3PL this area, 6.5% 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 45.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 6.5% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 6.5% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 16.9% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 18.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 45.6% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.7% | 91.7% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 88.1% | 80.9% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 8.3% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 80.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 1.9% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Trees was 36.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.0% lower than the Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Trees has the 9th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath and the 210th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 High Trees, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-05-24 | £257,094 |
| 11 High Trees, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-12-15 | £249,316 |
| 21 High Trees, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-08-23 | £253,093 |
| 31 High Trees, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-04-05 | £270,634 |
| 35 High Trees, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-08-19 | £198,584 |
RH16 3PL 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 211 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorns Community Primary Academy 3 Blackthorns Close , Lindfield RH16 2UA | 4out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindfield Primary Academy School Lane , Lindfield RH16 2DX | 3out of 4 | 1,488 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 | 774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 2,686 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 | 705 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 | 908 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 | 1,295 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardingly College College Road , Haywards Heath RH17 6SQ | - not rated | 4,839 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 | 562 yd | |
| Phoenix Club | Centenary Hall, St Wilfrids Way | 565 yd | |
| Francisco Lounge | Francisco Lounge, 90 - 92 South Road | 606 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 72 South Road | 618 yd | |
| Ali's Kebab | Alis Kebab, 124 South Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath Football Club | Haywards Heath Football Club, Hanbury Park Stadium | 584 yd | |
| Haywards Heath Cricket Club | Haywards Heath Cricket Club, The Pavilion | 641 yd | |
| Savannah | Savannah, 44 - 46 The Broadway | 656 yd | |
| Bar 42 | Bedlam Tap, 42 The Broadway | 660 yd | |
| The Lockhart Tavern | Lockhart Tavern, 41 The Broadway | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washingtons Fish And Chips | Washingtons Fish And Chips, 56 America Lane | 632 yd | |
| Mister Chippy | Mr Chippy, 30 The Broadway | 675 yd | |
| Ephesus | Ephesus, 24 The Broadway | 685 yd | |
| Fine Baps | Fine Baps, 55 The Broadway | 689 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns, 16 The Broadway | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Unit D | 549 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Unit LSU1 | 572 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 2 Haywards Road | 743 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners | Waitrose, 6 Clair Road | 754 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | The Co-Operative, 104 Franklynn Road | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road | grass pitches | 158 yd |
| St. Josephs Catholic Primary School HAZELGROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Switch Gym UNIT G UNIT G THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| Haywards Heath Recreation Ground SYDNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Curves (Haywards Heath) 71A 71A SOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Sawyers Squash & Health Club (Closed) Boston Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 680 yd |
| Barn Cottage Recreation Ground - Haywards Heath BARN COTTAGE LANE | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Hanbury Park Stadium Allen Road | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Victoria Park - Haywards Heath 119-127 119-127 SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 783 yd |
| St. Wilfrids C Of E Primary School EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 785 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 | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.