RH16 1BN is a sought-after residential area on Boltro Road, 0.9km 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 1BN offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% 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 26 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00161965 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOLTRO ROAD, RH16 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLTRO ROAD, RH16 1BN.
347
44
£ 60,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH16 1BN 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH16 1BN combines high owner-occupation (79%) 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 1BN. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH16 1BN has low crime rates — 26 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Warden Park Primary Academy
Harlands Primary School
Oathall Community College
St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
Bolnore Village Primary School
Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Budgens0.5 km
- Holland & Barrett0.6 km
- Grahams Newsagents0.3 km
- Grape & Grain0.2 km
- Lokos Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
- The Old Forge B & B0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Savannah0.2 km
- The Star0.3 km
- Bar 420.2 km
- The Lockhart Tavern0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Ali's Kebab0.5 km
- Balti House0.6 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.2 km
- Cote Brasserie0.2 km
- Flinders Coffee Ltd0.6 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Agra0.6 km
- Fine Baps0.2 km
- Panda Town0.4 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- Canton Kitchen0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose & Partners0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haywards Heath0.4 km
- Wivelsfield4.3 km
- Burgess Hill5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wychperry Road0.1 km
- Wychperry Road0.1 km
- Boltro Road0.1 km
- Boltro Road0.1 km
- The Broadway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RH161BN · Data under Open Government Licence