Petlands Road is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 4HH 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 Petlands Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 4WS, RH16 4ED, RH16 4HL, RH16 4HR, RH16 4EB, RH16 4HW, RH16 4HQ, RH16 4HJ, RH16 4EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH16 4HH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 54.7% | 49.3% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 45.3% | 50.7% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 31.9% | 32.7% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 48% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 52.9% | 50.4% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 35.8% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 10.7% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 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 | 16.5% | 15.6% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19.9% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 32.6% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 92.6% | 86.9% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 89.1% | 81.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 7.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 81.3% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 11.6% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.1% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Petlands Road was 45.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.9% lower than the Haywards Heath Ashenground average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Petlands Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Haywards Heath Ashenground and the 193rd highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Petlands Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-01-24 | £477,598 |
| 5 Petlands Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-05-23 | £457,469 |
| 10 Petlands Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-07-13 | £524,202 |
| 24 Petlands Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2022-07-04 | £467,503 |
| 5 Petlands Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-07-27 | £449,814 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolnore Village Primary School Updown Hill , Bolnore Village RH16 4GD | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy Beech Hill , RH16 3RX | 3out of 4 | 1,591 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 | 1,658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 2,827 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA | 4out of 4 | 5,308 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 | 602 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB | - not rated | 1,390 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 | 1,774 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 3,827 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE | 3out of 4 | 4,255 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 | 197 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Caffe Nero, 67 - 69 South Road | 480 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 72 South Road | 492 yd | |
| Francisco Lounge | Francisco Lounge, 90 - 92 South Road | 603 yd | |
| Flinders Coffee Ltd | Flinders Coffee, 101 South Road | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heath | The Heath, 47 Sussex Road | 137 yd | |
| The Star | The Star, 1 The Broadway | 983 yd | |
| Haywards Heath Football Club | Haywards Heath Football Club, Hanbury Park Stadium | 1,041 yd | |
| Bar 42 | Bedlam Tap, 42 The Broadway | 1,046 yd | |
| Savannah | Savannah, 44 - 46 The Broadway | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naasta - Peri Peri. Burgers | Naasta, 43 Sussex Road | 146 yd | |
| Panda Town | Panda Town, 5 Park Parade | 895 yd | |
| Kashmir Balti | Kashmir Balti, 6 Park Parade | 901 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns, 16 The Broadway | 992 yd | |
| Ephesus | Ephesus, 24 The Broadway | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | The Co-Operative, 104 Franklynn Road | 216 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsburys Local, 25 Wivelsfield Road | 232 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Unit D | 521 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 2 Haywards Road | 543 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Unit LSU1 | 595 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves (Haywards Heath) 71A 71A SOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Switch Gym UNIT G UNIT G THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| St. Josephs Catholic Primary School HAZELGROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| St. Wilfrids C Of E Primary School EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Victoria Park - Haywards Heath 119-127 119-127 SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 727 yd |
| Princess Royal Swimming Pool / St Francis Sports Ground ROYAL COURT ROYAL COURT HAWKINS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 737 yd |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Hardy Memorial Field HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD HARDY MEMORIAL FIELD FRANKLANDS VILLAGE | grass pitches | 989 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 | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.