West Park Road is in Handcross, Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH17 6DN is located in the Handcross & Pease Pottage electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Park Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH17 6AX, RH17 6DL, RH17 6DP, RH17 6DS, RH17 6DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH17 6DN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 53.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 34% | 36.9% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 50.6% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 7.6% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 48.9% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 32.7% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 16.5% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 10.8% | -9.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 18.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 21.3% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 24.9% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.3% | 95.1% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 91.4% | 92.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 92.7% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Park Road was 137.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 253.6% higher than the Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Park Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill and the 48th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 West Park Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-05-24 | £457,469 |
| 63 West Park Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-09-28 | £447,755 |
| 71 West Park Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2023-09-01 | £424,596 |
| 33 West Park Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-12-03 | £357,749 |
| 35 West Park Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-09-28 | £376,020 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handcross Primary School London Road , Handcross RH17 6HB | 3out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodgate Primary School 41 Bellevue Farm Road , Pease Pottage RH11 9GT | 3out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mark's CofE Primary School Brantridge Lane , Staplefield RH17 6EN | 3out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Lower Beeding Church Close , Lower Beeding RH13 6NS | 3out of 4 | 4,346 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colgate Primary School Blackhouse Road , Colgate RH13 6HS | 3out of 4 | 4,543 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handcross Park School London Road , Handcross RH17 6HF | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brantridge School Staplefield Place , Staplefield RH17 6EQ | 2out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Academy special converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 4,582 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nymans Gardens | National Trust, Nymans | 729 yd | |
| Handcross Hardware And Craft | Handcross Hardware, Dudley House | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | The Red Lion, High Street | 717 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.03 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.03 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.