Views Path is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 3SF 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 Views Path, Haywards Heath, RH16 3SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 3SG, RH16 3SQ, RH16 3SE, RH16 3TU, RH16 3RD, RH16 3JG, RH16 3ST, RH16 3TY, RH16 3TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH16 3SF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 3SF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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 | 22.8% | 23.5% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 59.8% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.8%) 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 | 60% | 56.6% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 33.2% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 8.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 7.7% | 10.8% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 4.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 15.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 20.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43% | 42.7% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.7% | 94.6% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 93.5% | 91.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 91.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.3% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Views Path was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.4% lower than the Haywards Heath Franklands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Views Path has the 6th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Haywards Heath Franklands and the 194th highest crime rate of 450 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Views Path, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2024-09-27 | £430,319 |
| 8 Views Path, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2019-07-19 | £426,017 |
| 4 Views Path, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2018-05-18 | £358,315 |
| 8 Views Path, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2014-01-10 | £423,011 |
| 2 Views Path, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £243,500 | 2007-09-14 | £409,064 |
RH16 3SF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlands Wood Community Primary School Beech Hill , RH16 3RX | - not rated | 210 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy Beech Hill , RH16 3RX | 3out of 4 | 210 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School Eastern Road , RH16 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heyworth Primary School New England Road , RH16 3JR | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Community 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 | 1,607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Secondary Academy Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 4,308 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | - not rated | 4,308 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Sussex College - Haywards Heath Harlands Road , RH16 1LT | - not rated | 2,864 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colswood Education Centre Hurstwood Lane , RH17 7SH | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital Chalkhill , Princess Royal Hospital Site RH16 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tavistock and Summerhill School Summerhill Lane , RH16 1RP | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School Osprey House C/O Head Office Unit 3a, Mill Green Business Estate , Mill Green Road RH16 1XQ | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath Football Club | Haywards Heath Football Club, Hanbury Park Stadium | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washingtons Fish And Chips | Washingtons Fish And Chips, 56 America Lane | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 39 Larch Way | 232 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy Memorial Field HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD FRANKLANDS VILLAGE | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Hanbury Park Stadium Allen Road | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Sawyers Squash & Health Club (Closed) Boston Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 868 yd |
| Barn Cottage Recreation Ground - Haywards Heath BARN COTTAGE LANE | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| St. Wilfrids C Of E Primary School EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,054 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.