RH16 1ES is a sought-after residential area located 1.0km from Haywards Heath in Haywards Heath. Administratively it sits within Haywards Heath Heath ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH16, RH16 1ES offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 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 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00161943 (shared with 644 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RH16 1ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RH16 1ES.
385
40
£ 60,900 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH16 1ES 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH16 1ES combines high owner-occupation (63%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH16 1ES. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH16 1ES has low crime rates — 36 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
Warden Park Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Harlands Primary School
Oathall Community College
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy
St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Budgens0.3 km
- Holland & Barrett0.8 km
- Grahams Newsagents0.5 km
- Grape & Grain0.4 km
- Majestic Wine0.2 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.3 km
- The Old Forge B & B0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Savannah0.4 km
- The Star0.6 km
- Bar 420.4 km
- The Lockhart Tavern0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Ali's Kebab0.8 km
- Balti House0.8 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.4 km
- Cote Brasserie0.4 km
- Flinders Coffee Ltd0.8 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Agra0.3 km
- Fine Baps0.4 km
- Panda Town0.6 km
- Papa Johns0.5 km
- Canton Kitchen0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose & Partners0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haywards Heath0.1 km
- Wivelsfield4.6 km
- Burgess Hill5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Market Square0.1 km
- Haywards Heath Rail Station0.1 km
- Market Square0.1 km
- Haywards Heath Rail Station0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RH161ES · Data under Open Government Licence