The Paddocks is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 4TF is located in the Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Sussex. This postcode has been in use since 2002-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Paddocks, Haywards Heath, RH16 4TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 4TN, RH16 4TD, RH16 4TJ, RH16 4UW, RH16 4TB, RH16 4TL, RH16 4UR, RH16 4US, RH16 4TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH16 4TF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 51.7% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 44.3% | 48.3% | 4.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 34.3% | 37.8% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 47% | 6.6% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 2.6% | -10.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 47.9% | 64.3% | 16.4% | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| Good health | 27% | 26.1% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 6.5% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 13.4% | 1.6% | -11.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 4TF this area, 3.5% 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 60.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 3.5% | -16.4% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 4.8% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 11.4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 60.5% | 25.5% | 33.8% | 26.7% |
| Other | 6.7% | 0.9% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.1% | 78.6% | -19.5% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 80.7% 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% | 80.7% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 8.4% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 80.5% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 13.6% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Paddocks was 52.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% lower than the Haywards Heath Ashenground average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Paddocks has the 17th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Haywards Heath Ashenground and the 172nd highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 The Paddocks, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £558,000 | 2023-05-11 | £597,288 |
| 6 The Paddocks, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-01-20 | £434,903 |
| 1 The Paddocks, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2019-06-07 | £892,575 |
| 4 The Paddocks, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2017-02-03 | £420,789 |
| 6 The Paddocks, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2015-12-01 | £454,226 |
RH16 4TF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 438 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,819 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 | 2,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield Glebe Road , RH17 5BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oathall Community College Appledore Gardens , Lindfield RH16 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA | 4out of 4 | 4,252 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burgess Hill Academy Station Road , RH15 9EA | 3out of 4 | 5,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,672 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 | 1,986 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School - Oak House 8 The Green , St. Leonards TN38 0SY | - not rated | 2,161 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE | 3out of 4 | 3,228 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burgess Hill Girls Keymer Road , RH15 0EG | - not rated | 5,135 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath And Beech Hurst Bowls Club | Haywards Heath And Beech Hurst Bowls Club, Club House | 780 yd | |
| Ashenground Cafe | Ashenground Community Centre, Southdown Close | 844 yd | |
| Miller And Carter | Miller And Carter Haywards Heath, 2 Butlers Green Road | 958 yd | |
| St Andrews Club | GROUND FLOOR, ALEC WIZARD HOUSE, 12 OLD PYE STREET | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beech Hurst Harvester | Harvester Restaurant, Beech Hurst Gardens | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-operative Food, 22 - 28 Middle Village | 328 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Woodside MIDDLE VILLAGE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 534 yd |
| Beech Hurst Gardens BEECHHURST GARDENS BEECHHURST GARDENS BUTLERS GREEN ROAD | tennis courts | 781 yd |
| Victoria Park - Haywards Heath 119-127 119-127 SOUTH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,072 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 68.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.