Ryecroft, Haywards Heath, RH16 4NW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH16 4NW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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	50%	47.6%	-2.4%	51.0%	-3.4%
Male	50%	52.4%	2.4%	49.0%	3.4%

Partnership Status

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 4NW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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	29.5%	30.3%	0.8%	37.9%	-7.6%
Married: Opposite sex	54.7%	54.8%	0.1%	44.2%	10.6%
Separated	2.6%	3.1%	0.5%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	8.1%	7.5%	-0.6%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	5.1%	4.4%	-0.7%	6.1%	-1.7%

Health

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 (91.8%) 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	54.1%	55.9%	1.8%	48.4%	7.5%
Good health	35.5%	35.9%	0.4%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	8.1%	6.1%	-2.0%	12.7%	-6.6%
Bad health	2.4%	1.4%	-1.0%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 4NW this area, 7.1% 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 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9%	7.1%	-1.9%	18.2%	-11.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.1%	9.7%	-1.4%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	11.1%	-5.6%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	3.5%	-0.8%	5.3%	-1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.1%	17.3%	3.2%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	40.6%	49.1%	8.5%	33.8%	15.3%
Other	4.3%	2.2%	-2.1%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	2.7%	8.1%	5.4%	3.1%	5.0%
Pakistani	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	3%	1.4%	-1.6%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
White	91.2%	86.1%	-5.1%	81.4%	4.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.9% 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	89.2%	82.9%	-6.3%	83.2%	-0.3%
European Union	2%	6.1%	4.1%	6.1%	0.0%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	6.1%	7.2%	1.1%	5.6%	1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	1%	1.7%	0.7%	0.3%	1.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.5%	82.7%	-2.8%	83.2%	-0.5%
10+ Years	0%	10.2%	10.2%	9.8%	0.4%
5-10 Years	2%	3.7%	1.7%	2.9%	0.8%
2-5 Years	4.1%	0.7%	-3.4%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	8.4%	2.7%	-5.7%	1.9%	0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.3%	76.7%	3.6%
Ireland	2.3%	0.6%	1.7%
France	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	3.7%	1.2%	2.5%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42%	37.2%	4.8%
Christian	48.1%	46.2%	1.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Not answered	8.5%	6.0%	2.5%

Safety

Is Ryecroft Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ryecroft was 7.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.0% lower than the Burgess Hill Dunstall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Ryecroft has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Burgess Hill Dunstall and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£64,300

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RH16 4NW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ryecroft are based on 132 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mid Sussex.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ryecroft, Haywards Heath, RH16 4NW

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH16 4NW

Average Price
£285,808

Semi-Detached
£327,735

Terraced
£334,531

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£182,319

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ryecroft

Average Price
£285,346

Semi-Detached
£345,887

Terraced
£335,893

Detached
£339,709

Flats/Maisonettes
£179,616

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on RyecroftStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Ryecroft, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£282,500	2025-06-13	£292,348
33 Ryecroft, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£320,000	2025-03-28	£330,497
45 Ryecroft, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£305,000	2025-02-21	£312,520
34 Ryecroft, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£303,000	2025-01-30	£312,939
48 Ryecroft, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£345,000	2024-12-05	£356,317

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH16 4NW

Employment

RH16 4NW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	97
Retired	46
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	19
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Financial and insurance activities	28
Education	18
Transport and storage	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Construction	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	7
Information and communication	7
Manufacturing	4
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ	- not rated	600 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR	3out of 4	885 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolnore Village Primary School Updown Hill , Bolnore Village RH16 4GD	3out of 4	1,018 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL	3out of 4	1,103 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harlands Primary School Penland Road , RH16 1PJ	3out of 4	1,961 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oathall Community College Appledore Gardens , Lindfield RH16 2AQ	3out of 4	1,748 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP	3out of 4	2,294 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA	4out of 4	5,061 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB	- not rated	1,121 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	1,134 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	4,012 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL	- not rated	4,217 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Caffe Nero	Caffe Nero, 67 - 69 South Road	310 yd
Flinders Coffee Ltd	Flinders Coffee, 101 South Road	339 yd
Balti House	Balti House, 111 South Road	348 yd
Costa Coffee	Costa Coffee, 72 South Road	361 yd
Sams Fish Bar	Sams Fish Bar, 36 Sussex Road	363 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Heath	The Heath, 47 Sussex Road	411 yd
The Star	The Star, 1 The Broadway	588 yd
The Lockhart Tavern	Lockhart Tavern, 41 The Broadway	700 yd
Bar 42	Bedlam Tap, 42 The Broadway	714 yd
Savannah	Savannah, 44 - 46 The Broadway	721 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Naasta - Peri Peri. Burgers	Naasta, 43 Sussex Road	409 yd
Panda Town	Panda Town, 5 Park Parade	524 yd
Kashmir Balti	Kashmir Balti, 6 Park Parade	528 yd
Papa Johns	Papa Johns, 16 The Broadway	634 yd
Ephesus	Ephesus, 24 The Broadway	660 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	Iceland, 2 Haywards Road	235 yd
Marks & Spencer	Marks And Spencer, Unit LSU1	407 yd
Tesco Express	Tesco Express, Unit D	430 yd
Sainsbury's Local	Sainsburys Local, 25 Wivelsfield Road	598 yd
The Co-Operative	The Co-Operative, 104 Franklynn Road	730 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Curves (Haywards Heath) 71A 71A SOUTH ROAD	health and fitness suite	301 yd
Victoria Park - Haywards Heath 119-127 119-127 SOUTH ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	315 yd
Switch Gym UNIT G UNIT G THE ORCHARDS	health and fitness suite	413 yd
St. Josephs Catholic Primary School HAZELGROVE ROAD	grass pitches	536 yd
Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road	grass pitches	817 yd
Beech Hurst Gardens BEECHHURST GARDENS BEECHHURST GARDENS BUTLERS GREEN ROAD	tennis courts	919 yd
St. Wilfrids C Of E Primary School EASTERN ROAD	grass pitches	1,017 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	70.11 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	70.11 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of RH16 4NW