RH16 1DY is a sought-after residential area on Kings Gate, 1.1km from Lindfield in Haywards Heath. 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. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k, up 4.8% year-on-year. 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 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00161938 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS GATE, RH16 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS GATE, RH16 1DY.
500
35
£ 66,300 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH16 1DY 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RH16 1DY spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 4.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH16 1DY. The average age is 34.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 280,000
13 sales · Mean £ 282,769
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH16 1DY has low crime rates — 11 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
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy
Harlands Primary School
Warden Park Primary Academy
Lindfield Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Budgens0.5 km
- Cloughs0.7 km
- Majestic Wine0.6 km
- Sparks News0.2 km
- Sushi Daily0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Savannah1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Caprinos Pizza1.0 km
- Cote Brasserie1.0 km
- Good Evening Thai Restaurant1.0 km
- MINCKA Coffee0.7 km
- Pascals Brasserie1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Agra0.4 km
- Fine Baps1.0 km
- Canton Kitchen0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose & Partners0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haywards Heath0.6 km
- Wivelsfield5.2 km
- Balcombe6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Summerhill Close0.2 km
- College Road0.2 km
- Summerhill Close0.2 km
- College Road0.2 km
- Sydney Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RH161DY · Data under Open Government Licence