Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

ELM CLOSE, RH16 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM CLOSE, RH16 1AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

411

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 66,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH16 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

RH16 1AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 3.9% year-on-year.

home £1,070,375 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH16 1AL is a sought-after residential area on Elm Close, 1.3km from Lindfield 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 1AL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, up 3.9% year-on-year. 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00161940 (shared with 13 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 1AL. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,070,375

2 sales · Mean £ 1,070,375

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

RH16 1AL has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Harlands Primary School

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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Blackthorns Community Primary Academy

Outstanding209 pupils1.1 km
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Oathall Community College

Good1112 pupils1.2 km
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Lindfield Primary Academy

Outstanding657 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Cloughs0.6 km
  • Sparks News1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath1.3 km
  • Balcombe5.2 km
  • Wivelsfield6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Sunte Avenue0.5 km
  • Sunte Avenue0.5 km