Bolding Way is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 4RT is located in the Haywards Heath Ashenground electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Sussex. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bolding Way, Haywards Heath, RH16 4RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 4RN, RH16 4RS, RH16 4JJ, RH16 4RE, RH16 4JH, RH16 4QH, RH16 4RL, RH16 4RF, RH16 4JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH16 4RT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 52.7% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 52.1% | 47.3% | -4.8% | 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.
In the immediate area around RH16 4RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.3% | 55.1% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 29.1% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 12.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.4% | 46.8% | -11.6% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 27.4% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 19.1% | 10.9% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 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 | 19% | 19.1% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 15.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 16.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 14.9% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 26.4% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.6% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.2% | 78.1% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 90.2% | 83.2% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 84.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 9.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bolding Way was 187.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 280.6% higher than the Burgess Hill Dunstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bolding Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Burgess Hill Dunstall and the 23rd highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 133.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Bolding Way, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2019-11-08 | £352,527 |
| 25 Bolding Way, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2018-12-17 | £340,831 |
| 25 Bolding Way, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £184,500 | 2018-05-02 | £222,596 |
| 4 Bolding Way, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-02-16 | £342,753 |
| 8 Bolding Way, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2014-02-28 | £376,491 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 964 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Haywards Heath Eastern Road , RH16 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy Beech Hill , RH16 3RX | 3out of 4 | 2,119 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 | 2,432 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 2,914 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA | 4out of 4 | 4,605 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burgess Hill Academy Station Road , RH15 9EA | 3out of 4 | 4,870 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 959 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB | - not rated | 2,001 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 | 2,447 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE | 3out of 4 | 3,555 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 4,470 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashenground Cafe | Ashenground Community Centre, Southdown Close | 443 yd | |
| St Andrews Club | GROUND FLOOR, ALEC WIZARD HOUSE, 12 OLD PYE STREET | 678 yd | |
| Sams Fish Bar | Sams Fish Bar, 36 Sussex Road | 851 yd | |
| League Of Friends Coffee Shop | League Of Friends Coffee Shop, Princess Royal Hospital | 1,056 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Caffe Nero, 67 - 69 South Road | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox And Hounds | Fox And Hounds, Fox Hill | 716 yd | |
| The Heath | The Heath, 47 Sussex Road | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naasta - Peri Peri. Burgers | Naasta, 43 Sussex Road | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsburys Local, 25 Wivelsfield Road | 550 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | The Co-Operative, 104 Franklynn Road | 923 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-operative Food, 22 - 28 Middle Village | 1,060 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 2 Haywards Road | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Princess Royal Swimming Pool / St Francis Sports Ground ROYAL COURT ROYAL COURT HAWKINS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 613 yd |
| The Woodside MIDDLE VILLAGE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,040 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 | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.