Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

CHURCH AVENUE, RH16 1ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH AVENUE, RH16 1ED.

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Population

428

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH16 1ED 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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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RH16 1ED's 54% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £525k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 18.0% year-on-year.

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

RH16 1ED is a sought-after residential area on Church Avenue, 1.2km 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 1ED offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k, up 18.0% 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 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00161944 (shared with 10 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 1ED. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.7%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 480,000

3 sales · Mean £ 483,333

Terraced

£ 318,500

2 sales · Mean £ 318,500

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

RH16 1ED has low crime rates — 28 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour31
Public order12
Shoplifting10
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Oathall Community College

Good1112 pupils0.5 km
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Warden Park Primary Academy

Good447 pupils0.8 km
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Blackthorns Community Primary Academy

Outstanding209 pupils0.9 km
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Harlands Primary School

Good417 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good419 pupils1.0 km
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Lindfield Primary Academy

Outstanding657 pupils1.2 km
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St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School

Good1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Budgens0.3 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • Cloughs0.9 km
  • Grahams Newsagents0.9 km
  • Grape & Grain0.8 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • The Old Forge B & B0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Savannah0.8 km
  • The Star0.9 km
  • Bar 420.8 km
  • The Lockhart Tavern0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Ali's Kebab1.0 km
  • Bentswood Hub1.0 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.8 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.8 km
  • Good Evening Thai Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Agra0.2 km
  • Fine Baps0.8 km
  • Panda Town0.9 km
  • Papa Johns0.9 km
  • Washingtons Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose & Partners0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath0.4 km
  • Wivelsfield4.9 km
  • Balcombe6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Sydney Road0.0 km
  • Sydney Road0.1 km
  • Perrymount Road0.3 km
  • Perrymount Road0.3 km
  • Haywards Heath Rail Station0.3 km