Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

MILTON ROAD, RH16 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILTON ROAD, RH16 1AG.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH16 1AG 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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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH16 1AG combines high owner-occupation (63%), strong property values (£280k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £280k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.

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

RH16 1AG is a sought-after residential area on Milton Road, 1.1km from Haywards Heath in Haywards Heath. Administratively it sits within Haywards Heath Heath ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

For serious buyers, RH16 1AG is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 3.6% 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 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00161943 (shared with 644 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 1AG. 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

White / British87.1%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 324,000

34 sales · Mean £ 312,882

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

RH16 1AG 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.

Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour34
Other theft13
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Harlands Primary School

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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Warden Park Primary Academy

Good447 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good419 pupils0.9 km
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Oathall Community College

Good1112 pupils1.1 km
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Blackthorns Community Primary Academy

Outstanding209 pupils1.4 km
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St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School

Good1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Budgens0.3 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Grahams Newsagents0.6 km
  • Grape & Grain0.5 km
  • Majestic Wine0.2 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • The Old Forge B & B0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Savannah0.5 km
  • The Star0.6 km
  • Bar 420.5 km
  • The Lockhart Tavern0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Ali's Kebab0.8 km
  • Balti House0.9 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.5 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.5 km
  • Flinders Coffee Ltd0.9 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Agra0.3 km
  • Fine Baps0.5 km
  • Panda Town0.7 km
  • Papa Johns0.6 km
  • Canton Kitchen0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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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
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Haywards Heath Rail Station0.1 km
  • Market Square0.1 km