Southern View is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH16 4XD is located in the Haywards Heath Ashenground electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Sussex. This postcode has been in use since 2017-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southern View, Haywards Heath, RH16 4XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH16 4WQ, RH16 4XB, RH16 4XF, RH16 4XA, RH16 4WR, RH16 4XL, RH16 4UQ, RH16 4RW, RH16 4SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH16 4XD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 4XD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 32% | 33% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 51.5% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 8.8% | 4.3% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 0.4% | -6.5% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 51.8% | 64% | 12.2% | 48.4% | 15.6% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 27.1% | -11.3% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 6.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 4XD this area, 6.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 20.6% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 15.4% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 42.5% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.2% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 95.7% | 87.1% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 83.3% | 84.5% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 4.7% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 84.3% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 9.5% | 10.1% | 0.6% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southern View was 112.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.8% higher than the Burgess Hill Dunstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southern View has the 7th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Burgess Hill Dunstall and the 57th highest crime rate of 450 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Southern View, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2025-07-23 | £890,879 |
| 3 Southern View, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2020-12-18 | £866,306 |
| 1 Southern View, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2019-07-24 | £865,346 |
| 12 Southern View, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, a newly built property | £799,950 | 2018-03-23 | £969,317 |
| 2 Southern View, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, a newly built property | £799,950 | 2018-03-23 | £969,317 |
RH16 4XD 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 | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 923 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolnore Village Primary School Updown Hill , Bolnore Village RH16 4GD | - not rated | 923 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Haywards Heath Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School Eastern Road , RH16 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,880 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 | 2,995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Secondary Academy Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 3,026 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA | - not rated | 4,065 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA | 4out of 4 | 4,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Sussex College - Haywards Heath Harlands Road , RH16 1LT | - not rated | 2,977 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,484 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colswood Education Centre Hurstwood Lane , RH17 7SH | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School-Kestral House C/O My Choice Children's Homes limited , Unit 3a Mill Green Business Estate RH16 1XQ | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School - Maple House Mill Green Business Estate , Mill Green Road RH16 1XQ | - not rated | 2,891 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsford Community Special School Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE | - not rated | 2,913 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Club | GROUND FLOOR, ALEC WIZARD HOUSE, 12 OLD PYE STREET | 158 yd | |
| Ashenground Cafe | Ashenground Community Centre, Southdown Close | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox And Hounds | Fox And Hounds, Fox Hill | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-operative Food, 22 - 28 Middle Village | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Woodside MIDDLE VILLAGE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 771 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 | 330 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 448.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.