RH16 1AB is a sought-after residential area on Knight Close, 1.3km from Haywards Heath in Haywards Heath. Administratively it sits within Haywards Heath Lucastes ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH16, RH16 1AB offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £675k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for RH16 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00167728 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KNIGHT CLOSE, RH16 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNIGHT CLOSE, RH16 1AB.
618
53
£ 60,900 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH16 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH16 1AB combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£675k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH16 1AB. The average age is 52.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 787,500
4 sales · Mean £ 774,375
Terraced
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
Semi-Detached
£ 465,000
5 sales · Mean £ 450,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH16 1AB has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bolnore Village Primary School
Warden Park Secondary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Harlands Primary School
Warden Park Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Savannah0.8 km
- The Star0.7 km
- Bar 420.8 km
- The Lockhart Tavern0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Ali's Kebab1.0 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.8 km
- Cote Brasserie0.8 km
- Good Evening Thai Restaurant0.8 km
- Haywards Heath KFC1.0 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Fine Baps0.8 km
- Panda Town0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- Ephesus0.8 km
- Kashmir Balti0.8 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Grahams Newsagents0.7 km
- Grape & Grain0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old Forge B & B0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haywards Heath1.0 km
- Wivelsfield4.0 km
- Burgess Hill5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Nightingale Centre0.1 km
- Nightingale Centre0.2 km
- Isaac's Lane0.2 km
- Isaac's Lane0.2 km
- Paddockhall Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RH161AB · Data under Open Government Licence