Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

RH16 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RH16 1BA.

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Population

223

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH16 1BA 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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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RH16 1BA's 52% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

RH16 1BA is a sought-after residential area located 0.8km from Haywards Heath in Haywards Heath. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Haywards Heath Heath ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00188704 (shared with 21 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 1BA. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

RH16 1BA has low crime rates — 37 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 behaviour50
Violence and sexual offences50
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft11
Public order11

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good419 pupils0.7 km
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Warden Park Primary Academy

Good447 pupils0.8 km
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Harlands Primary School

Good417 pupils1.2 km
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Oathall Community College

Good1112 pupils1.3 km
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St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School

Good1.3 km
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Bolnore Village Primary School

Good415 pupils1.4 km
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Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital

Outstanding4 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Budgens0.6 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.6 km
  • Grahams Newsagents0.2 km
  • Grape & Grain0.2 km
  • Lokos Convenience Store0.9 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Savannah0.2 km
  • The Star0.2 km
  • Bar 420.2 km
  • The Heath1.0 km
  • The Lockhart Tavern0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Ali's Kebab0.5 km
  • Balti House0.5 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.2 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.2 km
  • Flinders Coffee Ltd0.6 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Agra0.7 km
  • Fine Baps0.2 km
  • Naasta - Peri Peri. Burgers1.0 km
  • Panda Town0.3 km
  • Papa Johns0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose & Partners0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath0.5 km
  • Wivelsfield4.2 km
  • Burgess Hill5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Boltro Road0.0 km
  • Boltro Road0.1 km
  • Wychperry Road0.1 km
  • Wychperry Road0.1 km
  • The Broadway0.2 km