Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

BURRELL ROAD, RH16 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURRELL ROAD, RH16 1AJ.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH16 1AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

RH16 1AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £199k, 63% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH16 1AJ is a sought-after residential area on Burrell Road, 1.3km from Haywards Heath in Haywards Heath. Administratively it sits within Haywards Heath Heath ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH16, RH16 1AJ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £199k. 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00161943 (shared with 644 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH16 1AJ. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.1%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 198,000

51 sales · Mean £ 201,350

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RH16 1AJ has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour33
Violence and sexual offences31
Other theft11
Shoplifting10
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Harlands Primary School

Good417 pupils0.6 km
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Oathall Community College

Good1112 pupils1.1 km
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Warden Park Primary Academy

Good447 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good419 pupils1.2 km
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Blackthorns Community Primary Academy

Outstanding209 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Budgens0.4 km
  • Grahams Newsagents0.8 km
  • Grape & Grain0.7 km
  • Majestic Wine0.4 km
  • Sparks News0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • The Old Forge B & B0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Savannah0.7 km
  • The Star0.8 km
  • Bar 420.7 km
  • The Lockhart Tavern0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Caprinos Pizza0.7 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.7 km
  • Good Evening Thai Restaurant0.7 km
  • La Campana0.8 km
  • MINCKA Coffee0.5 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Agra0.4 km
  • Fine Baps0.7 km
  • Panda Town0.9 km
  • Papa Johns0.8 km
  • Canton Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose & Partners0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath0.2 km
  • Wivelsfield4.9 km
  • Balcombe5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Burrell Road0.0 km
  • Burrell Road0.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Nuffield Hospital0.2 km
  • Nuffield Hospital0.2 km