RH16 1DW 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a regional business centres zone — business quarters in major regional cities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00161945 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMMERCIAL SQUARE, RH16 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL SQUARE, RH16 1DW.
225
39
£ 60,900 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH16 1DW 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.
Area Character
RH16 1DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH16 1DW. 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
Economic Activity
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 1DW 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
Oathall Community College
Warden Park Primary Academy
Harlands Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy
St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
Lindfield Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Budgens0.0 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Grahams Newsagents0.7 km
- Grape & Grain0.6 km
- Majestic Wine0.2 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.2 km
- The Old Forge B & B0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Savannah0.6 km
- The Star0.7 km
- Bar 420.6 km
- The Lockhart Tavern0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Ali's Kebab0.9 km
- Balti House0.9 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.6 km
- Cote Brasserie0.6 km
- Flinders Coffee Ltd0.9 km
- + 16 more
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose & Partners0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haywards Heath0.2 km
- Wivelsfield4.8 km
- Burgess Hill6.0 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
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Postcode Profile: RH161DW · Data under Open Government Licence