Lewes Road is in Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath and in Wealden district. RH17 7DB is located in the Danehill & Fletching electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wealden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lewes Road, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath, RH17 7DB 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. However, the area surrounding RH17 7DB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 54.1% | 53.6% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 45.9% | 46.4% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 7DB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.1% 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 | 27.2% | 22.5% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 66.1% | 7.5% | 44.2% | 21.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 3.2% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 48% | 51.4% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 36.3% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
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 7DB this area, 7.8% 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 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 7.8% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 11% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 49.8% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 0.9% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.6% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 88.2% | 92.8% | 4.6% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 92.8% | 4.6% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 7.2% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 76.7% | 16.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 62% | 46.2% | 15.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lewes Road was 38.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% higher than the Danehill & Fletching average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lewes Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Danehill & Fletching and the 229th highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2000-02-08 | £743,814 |
| The Pines Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 1999-07-23 | £939,453 |
| Leba Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £186,500 | 1997-06-20 | £875,185 |
| Farthings Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 1996-07-23 | £898,571 |
RH17 7DB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 7DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danehill Church of England Primary School School Lane , Danehill RH17 7JB | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles CofE Primary School Church Lane , Horsted Keynes RH17 7AY | 3out of 4 | 3,551 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nutley Church of England Primary School High Street , Nutley TN22 3NW | 3out of 4 | 3,975 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Row Church of England Primary School Forest Row CE Primary School , School Lane RH18 5EB | 3out of 4 | 5,307 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumnor House School London Road , Danehill RH17 7HT | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School Greenfields School , Priory Road RH18 5JD | - not rated | 4,298 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Michael Hall School Kidbrooke Park , Priory Road RH18 5JA | - not rated | 4,830 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | Red Lion Lewes Road | 257 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.