RH16 1DZ is a sought-after residential area on Sydney Road, 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 1DZ offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 23 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 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00161945 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYDNEY ROAD, RH16 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYDNEY ROAD, RH16 1DZ.
225
39
£ 60,900 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH16 1DZ 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
No single demographic signal dominates RH16 1DZ — age 39, 38% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH16 1DZ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH16 1DZ has low crime rates — 23 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
8 nearby- Budgens0.1 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Grahams Newsagents0.8 km
- Grape & Grain0.6 km
- Majestic Wine0.2 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.2 km
- The Old Forge B & B0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Savannah0.6 km
- The Star0.8 km
- Bar 420.6 km
- The Lockhart Tavern0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Ali's Kebab0.9 km
- Balti House1.0 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.6 km
- Cote Brasserie0.6 km
- Flinders Coffee Ltd1.0 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Agra0.0 km
- Fine Baps0.6 km
- Panda Town0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
- Canton Kitchen0.1 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose & Partners0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haywards Heath0.2 km
- Wivelsfield4.8 km
- Balcombe6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Perrymount Road0.1 km
- Perrymount Road0.1 km
- Haywards Heath Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Haywards Heath Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RH161DZ · Data under Open Government Licence