Area Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

RH16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RH16 postcode area.

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Population

38,966

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 56,880 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 42, RH16 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £436k. Property prices are trending down 7.5% year-on-year.

home £436,879 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH16 is a postcode district in Mid Sussex, South East, covering 1089 active and 590 retired postcodes.

The largest share of RH16 (17%) is characterised by a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement, alongside a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting (13%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes RH16 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in RH16 are around £436k, down 7.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across RH16 at 159 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full RH16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2253
Anti-social behaviour1102
Public order554
Criminal damage and arson547
Shoplifting418

school Local Schools

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Hatchlands Primary

Good185 pupils
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Earlswood Infant and Nursery School

Good377 pupils
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Earlswood Junior School

Good460 pupils
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Oathall Community College

Good1112 pupils
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Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital

Outstanding4 pupils
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Bolnore Village Primary School

Good415 pupils
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Warden Park Primary Academy

Good447 pupils
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Harlands Primary School

Good417 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Bective Bed & Breakfast
  • Premier Inn
  • The Old Forge B & B
  • The Pilstyes
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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Haywards Heath Foodbank
  • Amma's Food Bazaar
  • Amy Food And Wine
  • Argos
  • Bolnore Larder
  • + 43 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Fox And Hounds
  • Haywards Heath Cricket Club
  • Haywards Heath Football Club
  • Lindfield Cricket Club
  • Lindfield Football Club
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Iceland
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco
  • The Co-operative Food
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Lee's Fish Bar
  • Sushi Gourmet
  • Sussex Kebab House
  • The Carriage - HH
  • Agra
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • 4sight Yews Lunch Club
  • Ashenground Cafe
  • Chief Chicken
  • Banana Tree Haywards Heath
  • BaxterStorey At Flowserve
  • + 57 more