Haywards Heath Road is in Balcombe, Haywards Heath and in Mid Sussex district. RH17 6ND is located in the Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Haywards Heath Road, Balcombe, Haywards Heath, RH17 6ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH17 6NA, RH17 6LZ, RH17 6NB, RH17 6NE, RH17 6LY, RH17 6JD, RH17 6LX, RH17 6NH, RH17 6NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH17 6ND has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 23.8% | 29.5% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 48.2% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 13% | 9% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 49.5% | 52.7% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 26.2% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 14.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 12% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.1% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.8% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.9% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 37.8% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 98.5% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 93.9% | 92.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 92.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haywards Heath Road was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.4% lower than the Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Haywards Heath Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill and the 138th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gables Haywards Heath Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2011-07-22 | £1,569,474 |
RH17 6ND area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6ND 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcombe CofE Controlled Primary School London Road , Balcombe RH17 6HS | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Holmans , Street Lane RH17 6UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mark's CofE Primary School Brantridge Lane , Staplefield RH17 6EN | 3out of 4 | 4,387 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardingly College College Road , Haywards Heath RH17 6SQ | - not rated | 3,261 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth School Paddockhurst Road , Turners Hill RH10 4SD | - not rated | 4,413 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philpots Manor School , RH19 4PR | - not rated | 4,727 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brantridge School Staplefield Place , Staplefield RH17 6EQ | 2out of 4 | 4,858 yd | Academy special converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Handcross Park School London Road , Handcross RH17 6HF | - not rated | 5,232 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balcombe Tea Rooms | Balcombe Tea Rooms, Shop | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Balcombe Club | The Balcombe Club, Victory Hall | 552 yd | |
| Half Moon Inn | Half Moon Inn, Haywards Heath Road | 760 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balcombe Tennis Club Oldlands Avenue | tennis courts | 49 yd |
| Balcombe Cricket Club OLD RECTORY OLD RECTORY MILL LANE | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Balcombe Recreation Ground ASTLEY ASTLEY STOCKCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Balcombe C Of E Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 934 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.