Bentswood Crescent is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 3QP 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 Bentswood Crescent, Haywards Heath, RH16 3QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 3QR, RH16 3HH, RH16 3HL, RH16 3SX, RH16 3HN, RH16 3PP, RH16 3PZ, RH16 3PR, RH16 3HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH16 3QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 3QP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 33.9% | 45.2% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 37.8% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 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 | 44.5% | 39.6% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 37.1% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 17.2% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 23.3% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 18.4% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 13.3% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 15.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 20.7% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.1% | 79.4% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 88.1% | 81.8% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 6.7% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 81.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 3.7% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bentswood Crescent was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.0% lower than the Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bentswood Crescent has the 10th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath and the 156th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Bentswood Crescent, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2025-02-14 | £281,628 |
| 65 Bentswood Crescent, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2023-03-24 | £397,510 |
| 71 Bentswood Crescent, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-01-30 | £356,660 |
| 65 Bentswood Crescent, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-12-21 | £344,430 |
| 67 Bentswood Crescent, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-10-07 | £387,592 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorns Community Primary Academy 3 Blackthorns Close , Lindfield RH16 2UA | 4out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 928 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindfield Primary Academy School Lane , Lindfield RH16 2DX | 3out of 4 | 977 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 | 384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 3,195 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Choice School - Oak House 8 The Green , St. Leonards TN38 0SY | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB | - not rated | 1,131 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 | 1,474 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 2,843 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardingly College College Road , Haywards Heath RH17 6SQ | - not rated | 4,594 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindfield Bowling Club | Lindfield Bowling Club, Lindfield Common Bowling Pavilion | 776 yd | |
| Peckish Cafe | Peckish Cafe, 6 Commercial Square | 1,068 yd | |
| MINCKA Coffee | MINCKA Cafe, 41 Perrymount Road | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath Football Club | Haywards Heath Football Club, Hanbury Park Stadium | 390 yd | |
| Lindfield Cricket Club | Lindfield Cricket Club, Lindfield Common Cricket Pavilion | 867 yd | |
| Lindfield Football Club | Lindfield Football Club, Lindfield Common Cricket Pavilion | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washingtons Fish And Chips | Washingtons Fish And Chips, 56 America Lane | 222 yd | |
| Agra | Agra, 2 Commercial Square | 1,054 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 3 Commercial Square | 1,059 yd | |
| Canton Kitchen | Canton Kitchen, 8 Commercial Square | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 39 Larch Way | 952 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Unit D | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barn Cottage Recreation Ground - Haywards Heath BARN COTTAGE LANE | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Sawyers Squash & Health Club (Closed) Boston Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 342 yd |
| Hanbury Park Stadium Allen Road | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Oathall Community College APPLEDORE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 495 yd |
| Blackthorns Community Primary Academy BLACKTHORNS CLOSE | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Hardy Memorial Field HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD FRANKLANDS VILLAGE | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Haywards Heath Recreation Ground SYDNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| St. Wilfrids C Of E Primary School EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Lindfield Primary Academy LINDFIELD COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL LINDFIELD COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 953 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 | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.