Sunnywood Drive is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 4PF 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 Sunnywood Drive, Haywards Heath, RH16 4PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 4PE, RH16 4DB, RH16 4NJ, RH16 4DD, RH16 4DE, RH16 4NL, RH16 4WE, RH16 4PD, RH16 4NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH16 4PF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53% | 50% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47% | 50% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 4PF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 27.4% | 27% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 53.6% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 47.4% | 53.4% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 37.9% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 5.7% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 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.
In the area around RH16 4PF this area, 8.4% 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 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 8.4% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 8.4% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 16% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 19.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 44.3% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 93.7% | 85.3% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 91.9% | 83.9% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 6.7% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 84.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.7% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunnywood Drive was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.5% lower than the Burgess Hill Dunstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunnywood Drive has the 14th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Burgess Hill Dunstall and the 139th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sunnywood Drive, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £597,000 | 2025-08-27 | £606,439 |
| 46 Sunnywood Drive, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-08-01 | £438,420 |
| 44 Sunnywood Drive, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-08-24 | £427,727 |
| 6 Sunnywood Drive, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2019-10-07 | £598,746 |
| 48 Sunnywood Drive, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £166,500 | 2017-07-21 | £208,929 |
RH16 4PF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 4PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolnore Village Primary School Updown Hill , Bolnore Village RH16 4GD | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,057 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 | 1,319 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlands Primary School Penland Road , RH16 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,924 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 | 1,882 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA | 4out of 4 | 4,919 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 | 1,135 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 | 1,338 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School - Oak House 8 The Green , St. Leonards TN38 0SY | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE | 3out of 4 | 3,875 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 4,416 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti House | Balti House, 111 South Road | 460 yd | |
| Haywards Heath KFC | KFC, 121 - 123 South Road | 462 yd | |
| Flinders Coffee Ltd | Flinders Coffee, 101 South Road | 465 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Caffe Nero, 67 - 69 South Road | 487 yd | |
| Ali's Kebab | Alis Kebab, 124 South Road | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star | The Star, 1 The Broadway | 572 yd | |
| The Heath | The Heath, 47 Sussex Road | 626 yd | |
| The Lockhart Tavern | Lockhart Tavern, 41 The Broadway | 694 yd | |
| Bar 42 | Bedlam Tap, 42 The Broadway | 724 yd | |
| Savannah | Savannah, 44 - 46 The Broadway | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda Town | Panda Town, 5 Park Parade | 537 yd | |
| Kashmir Balti | Kashmir Balti, 6 Park Parade | 539 yd | |
| Naasta - Peri Peri. Burgers | Naasta, 43 Sussex Road | 625 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns, 16 The Broadway | 638 yd | |
| Ephesus | Ephesus, 24 The Broadway | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland, 2 Haywards Road | 387 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Unit LSU1 | 549 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Unit D | 598 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsburys Local, 25 Wivelsfield Road | 777 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-operative Food, 22 - 28 Middle Village | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park - Haywards Heath 119-127 119-127 SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 356 yd |
| Curves (Haywards Heath) 71A 71A SOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| Switch Gym UNIT G UNIT G THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| St. Josephs Catholic Primary School HAZELGROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Beech Hurst Gardens BEECHHURST GARDENS BEECHHURST GARDENS BUTLERS GREEN ROAD | tennis courts | 742 yd |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| The Woodside MIDDLE VILLAGE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,029 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 | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.