Franklynn Road is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 4DH is located in the Haywards Heath Ashenground electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Sussex. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Franklynn Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 4HR, RH16 4HL, RH16 4DU, RH16 4DL, RH16 4DF, RH16 4HW, RH16 4DN, RH16 4HN, RH16 4DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH16 4DH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 4DH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 27.5% | 26.6% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 56.5% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4.4% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (87%) 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 | 55.9% | 55.4% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 31.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.7% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 15.3% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 9.7% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.2% | 22.6% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 33.1% | -2.5% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 93.4% | 83.8% | -9.6% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 93.4% | 85.7% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 86% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.7% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Franklynn Road was 146.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.8% higher than the Haywards Heath Ashenground average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Franklynn Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Haywards Heath Ashenground and the 41st highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Franklynn Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2024-10-31 | £366,828 |
| 48 Franklynn Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-08-18 | £363,914 |
| 56 Franklynn Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £316,500 | 2021-06-29 | £377,547 |
| 44 Franklynn Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-01-29 | £327,666 |
| 50 Franklynn Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2020-11-12 | £246,915 |
RH16 4DH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RH16 4DH 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 389 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy Beech Hill , RH16 3RX | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolnore Village Primary School Updown Hill , Bolnore Village RH16 4GD | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 2,871 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA | 4out of 4 | 5,456 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 591 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB | - not rated | 1,324 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 | 1,681 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 3,690 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE | 3out of 4 | 4,403 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sams Fish Bar | Sams Fish Bar, 36 Sussex Road | 244 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 72 South Road | 464 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Caffe Nero, 67 - 69 South Road | 467 yd | |
| Francisco Lounge | Francisco Lounge, 90 - 92 South Road | 577 yd | |
| The Bay Tree | The Bay Tree, Unit 28 | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heath | The Heath, 47 Sussex Road | 203 yd | |
| Haywards Heath Football Club | Haywards Heath Football Club, Hanbury Park Stadium | 891 yd | |
| The Star | The Star, 1 The Broadway | 969 yd | |
| Bar 42 | Bedlam Tap, 42 The Broadway | 1,010 yd | |
| Savannah | Savannah, 44 - 46 The Broadway | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naasta - Peri Peri. Burgers | Naasta, 43 Sussex Road | 201 yd | |
| Panda Town | Panda Town, 5 Park Parade | 879 yd | |
| Kashmir Balti | Kashmir Balti, 6 Park Parade | 885 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns, 16 The Broadway | 966 yd | |
| Ephesus | Ephesus, 24 The Broadway | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | The Co-Operative, 104 Franklynn Road | 136 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsburys Local, 25 Wivelsfield Road | 374 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Unit D | 472 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 2 Haywards Road | 552 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Unit LSU1 | 559 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Wilfrids C Of E Primary School EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| St. Josephs Catholic Primary School HAZELGROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Switch Gym UNIT G UNIT G THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 483 yd |
| Curves (Haywards Heath) 71A 71A SOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Victoria Park - Haywards Heath 119-127 119-127 SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 737 yd |
| Princess Royal Swimming Pool / St Francis Sports Ground ROYAL COURT ROYAL COURT HAWKINS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 818 yd |
| Hardy Memorial Field HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD FRANKLANDS VILLAGE | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Sawyers Squash & Health Club (Closed) Boston Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,026 yd |
| Hanbury Park Stadium Allen Road | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.