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.
RH16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RH16 postcode area.
38,966
42
£ 56,880 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Hatchlands Primary
Earlswood Infant and Nursery School
Earlswood Junior School
Oathall Community College
Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital
Bolnore Village Primary School
Warden Park Primary Academy
Harlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Bective Bed & Breakfast
- Premier Inn
- The Old Forge B & B
- The Pilstyes
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Haywards Heath Foodbank
- Amma's Food Bazaar
- Amy Food And Wine
- Argos
- Bolnore Larder
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Balcombe Cricket Club
- Burrell Arms
- Bar 42
- Savannah
- The Heath
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Ali's Kebab
- Balti House
- Bentswood Hub
- Caprinos Pizza
- Cote Brasserie
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Iceland
- Marks & Spencer
- Sainsbury's
- Tesco
- The Co-operative Food
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Lee's Fish Bar
- Sushi Gourmet
- Sussex Kebab House
- The Carriage - HH
- Agra
- + 11 more
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