South Street, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, RH17 5LB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH17 5LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.1%	51%	-2.1%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	46.9%	49%	2.1%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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	29.4%	25.3%	-4.1%	37.9%	-12.6%
Married: Opposite sex	48.5%	46.2%	-2.3%	44.2%	2.0%
Separated	2.2%	4.9%	2.7%	2.2%	2.7%
Divorced	8.7%	15.1%	6.4%	9.1%	6.0%
Widowed	11.3%	8.4%	-2.9%	6.1%	2.3%

Health

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 (87.4%) 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	49.8%	55.5%	5.7%	48.4%	7.1%
Good health	33.9%	31.9%	-2.0%	33.6%	-1.7%
Fair health	14.1%	9.1%	-5.0%	12.7%	-3.6%
Bad health	1.8%	1.5%	-0.3%	4.0%	-2.5%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	1.2%	0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 50%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.7%	12.5%	0.8%	18.2%	-5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5.6%	6.3%	0.7%	9.6%	-3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	13.8%	-3.5%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	1.3%	3.6%	2.3%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	13.8%	3.4%	16.9%	-3.1%
Degree or Similar	48.1%	50%	1.9%	33.8%	16.2%
Other	5.6%	0%	-5.6%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.1%	0.8%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
White	98.2%	96.2%	-2.0%	81.4%	14.8%
Other	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.5% 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	86.3%	87.5%	1.2%	83.2%	4.3%
European Union	5.4%	5.3%	-0.1%	6.1%	-0.8%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	1.4%	2.7%	1.3%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.9%	0.5%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3.2%	0.4%	-2.8%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	1.4%	0.8%	-0.6%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.8%	87.8%	3.0%	83.2%	4.6%
10+ Years	1.8%	10.3%	8.5%	9.8%	0.5%
5-10 Years	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	9%	0.4%	-8.6%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.8%	76.7%	11.1%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	2.7%	1.5%	1.2%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	8%	13.5%	-5.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.7%	37.2%	5.5%
Christian	50.4%	46.2%	4.2%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is South Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 47.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.7% lower than the Burgess Hill Dunstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

South Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Burgess Hill Dunstall and the 182nd highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£64,300

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RH17 5LB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on South Street are based on 44 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mid Sussex.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for South Street, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, RH17 5LB

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH17 5LB

Average Price
£531,171

Semi-Detached
£624,780

Terraced
£579,951

Detached
£648,532

Flats/Maisonettes
£269,478

Other
£372,232

Estimated Average Property Prices for South Street

Average Price
£630,914

Semi-Detached
£628,965

Terraced
£609,082

Detached
£920,914

Flats/Maisonettes
£278,081

Other
£373,755

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on South Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Old Forge, 21 South Street, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Other, an established residential building	£347,000	2021-12-22	£363,665
Ye White Harte Inne South Street, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Other, an established residential building	£360,000	2021-03-31	£383,844
29 South Street, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£625,000	2020-10-20	£744,152
Somners South Street, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£725,000	2019-05-31	£886,014
The Friary South Street, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£800,000	2019-01-25	£934,430

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH17 5LB

Employment

RH17 5LB 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 5LB 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 5LB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	76
Full-Time Employee	56
Self-Employed	35
Part-Time Employee	25
Looking after home or family	11
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	22
Human health and social work activities	19
Accommodation and food service activities	18
Education	14
Financial and insurance activities	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	6
Construction	5
Manufacturing	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Primary

	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	885 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harlands Primary School Penland Road , RH16 1PJ	3out of 4	2,784 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bolnore Village Primary School Updown Hill , Bolnore Village RH16 4GD	3out of 4	2,928 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ	- not rated	3,660 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR	3out of 4	3,782 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP	3out of 4	999 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oathall Community College Appledore Gardens , Lindfield RH16 2AQ	3out of 4	4,118 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA	4out of 4	4,847 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB	- not rated	3,053 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	3,278 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Farney Close School Bolney Court , Bolney RH17 5RD	- not rated	4,128 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE	3out of 4	4,147 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital Chalkhill , Princess Royal Hospital Site RH16 4NQ	4out of 4	4,401 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Good Evening Thai Restaurant	The White Harte Inn, South Street	3 yd
Spice Village	Spice Village, 1 Ockenden Lane	135 yd
Tom's Food	Toms Food And NickyC, Corner House	186 yd
Cuckfield Pantry And Tearoom	Cuckfield Pantry And Tearoom, Oddyness	194 yd
The Corner House	Cuckfield Cake Shop, The Corner House	357 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Talbot	The Talbot, High Street		186 yd
Wheatsheaf Inn	Wheatsheaf Inn, Broad Street		893 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Old School CHURCH STREET		87 yd
Ockenden Manor Spa OCKENDEN LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	137 yd
Cuckfield Recreation Ground OCKENDEN HOUSE OCKENDEN HOUSE OCKENDEN LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	308 yd
Cuckfield Cricket Club SOUTH STREET	grass pitches	672 yd
Holy Trinity Primary School GLEBE ROAD	grass pitches	814 yd
Warden Park Secondary Academy BROAD STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	867 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	62.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	55.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.