Sylvan Close is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 3SG 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 Sylvan Close, Haywards Heath, RH16 3SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 3SE, RH16 3RD, RH16 3SF, RH16 3SQ, RH16 3RB, RH16 3LU, RH16 3TU, RH16 3TY, RH16 3TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH16 3SG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 46.6% | 50% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.4% | 50% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 27.7% | 30.9% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 50.2% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 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 (85.2%) 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 | 55.5% | 52.2% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 33% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 11.8% | 6.0% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 15.7% | 11.6% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.6% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 17.2% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 25.3% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 30% | -2.5% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 7% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.7% | 87.1% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 92.4% | 86.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 90.5% | 86.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 2.6% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sylvan Close was 53.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.8% higher than the Haywards Heath Franklands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sylvan Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Haywards Heath Franklands and the 166th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sylvan Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2024-08-23 | £361,011 |
| 7 Sylvan Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-02-15 | £341,731 |
| 9 Sylvan Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2017-09-13 | £375,896 |
| 6 Sylvan Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2017-02-02 | £413,765 |
| 5 Sylvan Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2015-11-30 | £389,555 |
RH16 3SG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy Beech Hill , RH16 3RX | 3out of 4 | 234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorns Community Primary Academy 3 Blackthorns Close , Lindfield RH16 2UA | 4out of 4 | 1,491 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 | 1,469 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 4,124 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 | 1,188 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB | - not rated | 2,169 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 | 2,223 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chailey Heritage School Haywards Heath Road , North Chailey BN8 4EF | 4out of 4 | 4,865 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| League Of Friends Coffee Shop | League Of Friends Coffee Shop, Princess Royal Hospital | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath Football Club | Haywards Heath Football Club, Hanbury Park Stadium | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washingtons Fish And Chips | Washingtons Fish And Chips, 56 America Lane | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 39 Larch Way | 198 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy Memorial Field HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD FRANKLANDS VILLAGE | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Hanbury Park Stadium Allen Road | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Sawyers Squash & Health Club (Closed) Boston Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 839 yd |
| Barn Cottage Recreation Ground - Haywards Heath BARN COTTAGE LANE | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| St. Wilfrids C Of E Primary School EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 988 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.