Climping Close is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 4DY is located in the Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Sussex. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Climping Close, Haywards Heath, RH16 4DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 4DX, RH16 4UP, RH16 4DD, RH16 4AU, RH16 4UZ, RH16 4WE, RH16 4UG, RH16 4WP, RH16 4WN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH16 4DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 50.1% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 44.3% | 49.9% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 4DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 34.3% | 29% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 58.1% | 17.7% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 0.4% | -12.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 47.9% | 62.4% | 14.5% | 48.4% | 14.0% |
| Good health | 27% | 28.9% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 13.4% | 2.3% | -11.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 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.
In the area around RH16 4DY this area, 5.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 5.4% | -14.5% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 9.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 54.6% | 19.6% | 33.8% | 20.8% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.1% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.1% | 88.3% | -9.8% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 91.9% | 83.4% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 83.1% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 11.9% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Climping Close was 36.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Haywards Heath Ashenground average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Climping Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Haywards Heath Ashenground and the 216th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Climping Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-08-30 | £421,678 |
| 2 Climping Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £361,150 | 2021-09-30 | £411,514 |
| 8 Climping Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2019-11-22 | £402,717 |
| 8 Climping Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2010-08-06 | £398,020 |
| 8 Climping Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2008-01-25 | £368,073 |
RH16 4DY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolnore Village Primary School Updown Hill , Bolnore Village RH16 4GD | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 944 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlands Primary School Penland Road , RH16 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oathall Community College Appledore Gardens , Lindfield RH16 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA | 4out of 4 | 4,870 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB | - not rated | 1,092 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 | 1,557 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School - Oak House 8 The Green , St. Leonards TN38 0SY | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE | 3out of 4 | 3,835 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 4,566 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nizam | Nizam, 139 South Road | 508 yd | |
| Miller And Carter | Miller And Carter Haywards Heath, 2 Butlers Green Road | 520 yd | |
| Haywards Heath KFC | KFC, 121 - 123 South Road | 555 yd | |
| Balti House | Balti House, 111 South Road | 568 yd | |
| Flinders Coffee Ltd | Flinders Coffee, 101 South Road | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star | The Star, 1 The Broadway | 541 yd | |
| The Beech Hurst Harvester | Harvester Restaurant, Beech Hurst Gardens | 610 yd | |
| The Lockhart Tavern | Lockhart Tavern, 41 The Broadway | 659 yd | |
| Bar 42 | Bedlam Tap, 42 The Broadway | 702 yd | |
| Savannah | Savannah, 44 - 46 The Broadway | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Balti | Kashmir Balti, 6 Park Parade | 542 yd | |
| Panda Town | Panda Town, 5 Park Parade | 542 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns, 16 The Broadway | 619 yd | |
| Ephesus | Ephesus, 24 The Broadway | 644 yd | |
| Mister Chippy | Mr Chippy, 30 The Broadway | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland, 2 Haywards Road | 537 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Unit LSU1 | 671 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Unit D | 741 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-operative Food, 22 - 28 Middle Village | 813 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsburys Local, 25 Wivelsfield Road | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park - Haywards Heath 119-127 119-127 SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 429 yd |
| Beech Hurst Gardens BEECHHURST GARDENS BEECHHURST GARDENS BUTLERS GREEN ROAD | tennis courts | 530 yd |
| Curves (Haywards Heath) 71A 71A SOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Switch Gym UNIT G UNIT G THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| St. Josephs Catholic Primary School HAZELGROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| The Woodside MIDDLE VILLAGE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,009 yd |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.18 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.