Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

RH16 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

306

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH16 1DJ 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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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RH16 1DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

RH16 1DJ is a sought-after residential area located 1.1km from Haywards Heath in Haywards Heath. Administratively it sits within Haywards Heath Heath ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RH16 1DJ offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00161946 (shared with 33 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 1DJ. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.0%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

RH16 1DJ has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour37
Other theft13
Public order11
Shoplifting11

school Local Schools

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Harlands Primary School

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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Warden Park Primary Academy

Good447 pupils0.9 km
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Oathall Community College

Good1112 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good419 pupils0.9 km
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Blackthorns Community Primary Academy

Outstanding209 pupils1.2 km
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St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School

Good1.4 km
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Lindfield Primary Academy

Outstanding657 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Budgens0.1 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Grahams Newsagents0.7 km
  • Grape & Grain0.6 km
  • Majestic Wine0.2 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Savannah0.6 km
  • The Star0.7 km
  • Bar 420.6 km
  • The Lockhart Tavern0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Ali's Kebab0.9 km
  • Balti House0.9 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.6 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.5 km
  • Flinders Coffee Ltd1.0 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Agra0.1 km
  • Fine Baps0.6 km
  • Panda Town0.7 km
  • Papa Johns0.7 km
  • Canton Kitchen0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose & Partners0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath0.1 km
  • Wivelsfield4.8 km
  • Burgess Hill6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Haywards Heath Rail Station0.0 km
  • Railway Station0.0 km
  • Haywards Heath Rail Station0.0 km
  • Haywards Heath Rail Station0.0 km
  • Haywards Heath Rail Station0.1 km