Gower Road is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 4PJ 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 Gower Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 4PH, RH16 4PL, RH16 4LQ, RH16 4LE, RH16 4HT, RH16 4QP, RH16 4LA, RH16 4PN, RH16 4PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH16 4PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49% | 48.1% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.8% | 41% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 42.1% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 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 (86.5%) 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 | 58.5% | 49% | -9.5% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 37.5% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 10.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 13.4% | 11.2% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 16.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 18.4% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 42.5% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 82% | 81.4% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 78.3% 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 | 78.2% | 78.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 10.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 78.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 10.7% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 4.6% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 1.4% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gower Road was 166.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% higher than the Haywards Heath Ashenground average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gower Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Haywards Heath Ashenground and the 30th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Gower Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-11-10 | £431,178 |
| 4 Gower Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-10-16 | £568,426 |
| 8 Gower Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £497,500 | 2022-10-25 | £510,025 |
| 10 Gower Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £477,500 | 2022-05-03 | £507,406 |
| 16 Gower Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-09-08 | £634,088 |
RH16 4PJ 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 | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 649 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 | 892 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolnore Village Primary School Updown Hill , Bolnore Village RH16 4GD | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy Beech Hill , RH16 3RX | 3out of 4 | 1,874 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 | 1,531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA | 4out of 4 | 5,291 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 | 1,006 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB | - not rated | 1,027 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 | 1,458 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 3,978 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE | 3out of 4 | 4,241 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero | Caffe Nero, 67 - 69 South Road | 99 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 72 South Road | 144 yd | |
| Flinders Coffee Ltd | Flinders Coffee, 101 South Road | 209 yd | |
| Sams Fish Bar | Sams Fish Bar, 36 Sussex Road | 217 yd | |
| Francisco Lounge | Francisco Lounge, 90 - 92 South Road | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heath | The Heath, 47 Sussex Road | 277 yd | |
| The Star | The Star, 1 The Broadway | 572 yd | |
| Bar 42 | Bedlam Tap, 42 The Broadway | 651 yd | |
| Savannah | Savannah, 44 - 46 The Broadway | 657 yd | |
| The Lockhart Tavern | Lockhart Tavern, 41 The Broadway | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naasta - Peri Peri. Burgers | Naasta, 43 Sussex Road | 268 yd | |
| Panda Town | Panda Town, 5 Park Parade | 487 yd | |
| Kashmir Balti | Kashmir Balti, 6 Park Parade | 493 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns, 16 The Broadway | 588 yd | |
| Ephesus | Ephesus, 24 The Broadway | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland, 2 Haywards Road | 129 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Unit D | 210 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Unit LSU1 | 230 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | The Co-Operative, 104 Franklynn Road | 563 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsburys Local, 25 Wivelsfield Road | 564 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves (Haywards Heath) 71A 71A SOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 111 yd |
| Switch Gym UNIT G UNIT G THE ORCHARDS | health and fitness suite | 199 yd |
| St. Josephs Catholic Primary School HAZELGROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Victoria Park - Haywards Heath 119-127 119-127 SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 315 yd |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| St. Wilfrids C Of E Primary School EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Beech Hurst Gardens BEECHHURST GARDENS BEECHHURST GARDENS BUTLERS GREEN ROAD | tennis courts | 1,055 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 | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.