Hanlye Lane is in Cuckfield, Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH17 5HR 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hanlye Lane, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, RH17 5HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH17 5HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 51.6% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48.4% | 3.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 5HR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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 | 18.3% | 26.6% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.6% | 54% | -10.6% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 11.8% | 2.0% | 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 (88.2%) 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 | 53.9% | 58.1% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 30.1% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| 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 RH17 5HR this area, 7.1% 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 51.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 7.1% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 13.9% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 16.8% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.4% | 51.3% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 17.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 96% | 93.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
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 | 90.7% | 84.5% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 84.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 2.1% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 76.7% | 15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanlye Lane was 20.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% lower than the Burgess Hill Dunstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hanlye Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Burgess Hill Dunstall and the 108th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanlye Barn Hanlye Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2020-10-19 | £1,675,930 |
| Hanlye Hanlye Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £2,200,000 | 2016-01-08 | £2,565,796 |
| Penland Farm Hanlye Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2000-04-20 | £2,216,131 |
| Gravelye Hanlye Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £289,056 | 1995-06-09 | £1,623,286 |
RH17 5HR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5HR 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 5HR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlands Primary School Penland Road , RH16 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield Glebe Road , RH17 5BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 2,766 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorns Community Primary Academy 3 Blackthorns Close , Lindfield RH16 2UA | 4out of 4 | 2,929 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 | 1,563 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oathall Community College Appledore Gardens , Lindfield RH16 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Choice School - Oak House 8 The Green , St. Leonards TN38 0SY | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB | - not rated | 1,888 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 | 3,749 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardingly College College Road , Haywards Heath RH17 6SQ | - not rated | 3,892 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 5,366 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardeners Retreat Cafe | Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harlands Primary School PENLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 984 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 | 30.0% |
| 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 | 70.0% |
| Median download speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.