Pilgrim Gardens is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 3SX 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 2008-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pilgrim Gardens, Haywards Heath, RH16 3SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 3QR, RH16 3PZ, RH16 3QP, RH16 3PP, RH16 3PY, RH16 3QB, RH16 3PR, RH16 3HH, RH16 3PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH16 3SX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 54.3% | 49.7% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 45.7% | 50.3% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 3SX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 38.6% | 44.4% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 38.3% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8% | 11.1% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 3.1% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 50.8% | 52.4% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 29.6% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 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 | 18.7% | 17.6% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 13% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 13.4% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 15.3% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 32.1% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.1% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 6.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.3% | 2% | -6.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 81.8% | 82% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 82.1% | 82.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 7.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 82.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 12.7% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 0.8% | -8.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1.7% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pilgrim Gardens was 75.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.3% higher than the Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pilgrim Gardens has the 5th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath and the 110th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Pilgrim Gardens, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,982 | 2014-06-10 | £102,295 |
| 4 Pilgrim Gardens, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2014-01-10 | £163,099 |
| 4 Pilgrim Gardens, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2009-12-11 | £173,123 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 51 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 574 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorns Community Primary Academy 3 Blackthorns Close , Lindfield RH16 2UA | 4out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 865 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindfield Primary Academy School Lane , Lindfield RH16 2DX | 3out of 4 | 1,059 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 | 486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 3,210 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 | 1,149 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB | - not rated | 1,158 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 | 1,374 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 2,851 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardingly College College Road , Haywards Heath RH17 6SQ | - not rated | 4,696 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 | 856 yd | |
| The Bay Tree | The Bay Tree, Unit 28 | 1,082 yd | |
| Phoenix Club | Centenary Hall, St Wilfrids Way | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath Football Club | Haywards Heath Football Club, Hanbury Park Stadium | 288 yd | |
| Lindfield Cricket Club | Lindfield Cricket Club, Lindfield Common Cricket Pavilion | 944 yd | |
| Lindfield Football Club | Lindfield Football Club, Lindfield Common Cricket Pavilion | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washingtons Fish And Chips | Washingtons Fish And Chips, 56 America Lane | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 39 Larch Way | 876 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Unit D | 1,033 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Unit LSU1 | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barn Cottage Recreation Ground - Haywards Heath BARN COTTAGE LANE | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| Sawyers Squash & Health Club (Closed) Boston Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 248 yd |
| Hanbury Park Stadium Allen Road | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Oathall Community College APPLEDORE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 595 yd |
| Hardy Memorial Field HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD FRANKLANDS VILLAGE | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Blackthorns Community Primary Academy BLACKTHORNS CLOSE | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| St. Wilfrids C Of E Primary School EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Haywards Heath Recreation Ground SYDNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| St. Josephs Catholic Primary School HAZELGROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 925 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 | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 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.