Whitemans Green is in Cuckfield, Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH17 5DA is located in the Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Sussex. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitemans Green, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, RH17 5DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH17 5DJ, RH17 5BU, RH17 5DB, RH17 5BY, RH17 5BZ, RH17 5DD, RH17 5DE, RH17 5BT, RH17 5BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH17 5DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.2% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.8% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 RH17 5DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.9% 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 | 15.5% | 19.8% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.2% | 63.9% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 19.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 55.7% | 58.4% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 9% | 4.8% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
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.
In the area around RH17 5DA this area, 5.6% 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 52.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 6.7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 16.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.7% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.4% | 52.8% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 19.0% |
| Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 90.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 90.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0.3% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitemans Green was 50.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.4% higher than the Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitemans Green has the 27th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill and the 173rd highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Whitemans Green Cottages Whitemans Green, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £572,500 | 2024-10-03 | £574,214 |
| Stroods Whitemans Green, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2022-06-28 | £990,871 |
| Old Cottage Whitemans Green, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2021-03-24 | £899,942 |
| Little Stroods Whitemans Green, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2020-12-17 | £668,712 |
| 3 Whitemans Green Cottages Whitemans Green, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2019-10-17 | £559,671 |
RH17 5DA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
RH17 5DA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RH17 5DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield Glebe Road , RH17 5BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlands Primary School Penland Road , RH16 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mark's CofE Primary School Brantridge Lane , Staplefield RH17 6EN | 3out of 4 | 3,789 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolnore Village Primary School Updown Hill , Bolnore Village RH16 4GD | 3out of 4 | 3,803 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 4,154 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,698 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oathall Community College Appledore Gardens , Lindfield RH16 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,298 yd | Community 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 | 3,356 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 | 3,419 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brantridge School Staplefield Place , Staplefield RH17 6EQ | 2out of 4 | 4,117 yd | Academy special converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Farney Close School Bolney Court , Bolney RH17 5RD | - not rated | 4,799 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 | 5,010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner House | Cuckfield Cake Shop, The Corner House | 924 yd | |
| Cuckfield Golf Course | Cuckfield Golf Course, Staplefield Road | 977 yd | |
| Spice Village | Spice Village, 1 Ockenden Lane | 1,027 yd | |
| Cuckfield Pantry And Tearoom | Cuckfield Pantry And Tearoom, Oddyness | 1,041 yd | |
| Tom's Food | Toms Food And NickyC, Corner House | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywards Heath Rugby Football Club | Haywards Heath Rugby Football Club, Sports Pavilion | 362 yd | |
| The Talbot | The Talbot, High Street | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-operative Food, Whitemans Green | 262 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitemans Green - Cuckfield WHITEMANS GREEN PLAYING FIELDS WHITEMANS GREEN PLAYING FIELDS WHITEMANS GREEN | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Cuckfield Golf Centre STAPLEFIELD ROAD | golf | 775 yd |
| Cuckfield Recreation Ground OCKENDEN HOUSE OCKENDEN HOUSE OCKENDEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 840 yd |
| Ockenden Manor Spa OCKENDEN LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,008 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School GLEBE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.