Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

COMMERCIAL SQUARE, RH16 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL SQUARE, RH16 1DP.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH16 1DP 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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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

RH16 1DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1DP is a sought-after residential area on Commercial Square, 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 1DP offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 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 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00161945 (shared with 15 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 1DP. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.6%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

RH16 1DP has low crime rates — 27 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 behaviour32
Other theft11
Shoplifting11
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Oathall Community College

Good1112 pupils0.8 km
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Warden Park Primary Academy

Good447 pupils0.8 km
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Harlands Primary School

Good417 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 pupils1.1 km
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St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School

Good1.3 km
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Lindfield Primary Academy

Outstanding657 pupils1.4 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 & B0.6 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 Brasserie0.6 km
  • Flinders Coffee Ltd1.0 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Agra0.0 km
  • Fine Baps0.6 km
  • Panda Town0.8 km
  • Papa Johns0.7 km
  • Canton Kitchen0.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose & Partners0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath0.2 km
  • Wivelsfield4.8 km
  • Burgess Hill6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Perrymount Road0.0 km
  • Perrymount Road0.0 km
  • Haywards Heath Rail Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Haywards Heath Rail Station0.1 km