Mallard Gardens is in Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH17 5NS is located in the Haywards Heath North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Sussex. This postcode has been in use since 2018-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mallard Gardens, Haywards Heath, RH17 5NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH17 5LF, RH16 1PL, RH17 5NL, RH16 1PE, RH16 1PN, RH16 1PF, RH16 1PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH17 5NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 51.5% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48.5% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 5NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% 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% | 32.5% | 14.2% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.6% | 57.7% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 7.7% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 0% | -9.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (92.3%) 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% | 69.5% | 15.6% | 48.4% | 21.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 22.8% | -11.5% | 33.6% | -10.8% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 5.9% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5NS this area, 3.2% 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 55.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 3.2% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 10.9% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 23.9% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.4% | 55.1% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 21.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96% | 90.4% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 88% 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% | 88% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 87.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 2% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mallard Gardens was 27.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.2% lower than the Burgess Hill Dunstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mallard Gardens has the 18th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Burgess Hill Dunstall and the 158th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mallard Gardens, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £683,000 | 2024-12-13 | £702,124 |
| 1 Mallard Gardens, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-10-26 | £679,756 |
| 8 Mallard Gardens, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-09-29 | £670,884 |
| 14 Mallard Gardens, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2022-09-16 | £774,096 |
| 5 Mallard Gardens, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2022-06-06 | £695,761 |
RH17 5NS 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 | 139 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| 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 | 479 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield Glebe Road , RH17 5BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Primary Academy New England Road , RH16 3JR | 3out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorns Community Primary Academy 3 Blackthorns Close , Lindfield RH16 2UA | 4out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hazelgrove Road , RH16 3PQ | - not rated | 2,308 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 | 1,932 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oathall Community College Appledore Gardens , Lindfield RH16 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,949 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 | 1,132 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB | - not rated | 1,360 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 | 3,248 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardingly College College Road , Haywards Heath RH17 6SQ | - not rated | 3,607 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Walstead School East Mascalls Lane , Lindfield RH16 2QL | - not rated | 4,630 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey At Flowserve | Flowserve, Burrell Road | 848 yd | |
| The Gardeners Retreat Cafe | Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane | 960 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Starbucks Coffee Company, Sainsbury's | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Bannister Way | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harlands Primary School PENLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Central Sussex College (Haywards Heath Campus) (Closed) CENTRAL SUSSEX COLLEGE CENTRAL SUSSEX COLLEGE HARLANDS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| The Dolphin DOLPHIN LEISURE CENTRE DOLPHIN LEISURE CENTRE PASTURE HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,027 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.