Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

ALDER WAY, RH16 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDER WAY, RH16 1AN.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

377

cake
Avg Age

45

payments
Avg Income

£ 66,300 /yr

work
Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: RH16 1AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

shieldSafety
9/10
family_restroomFamily
10/10
favoriteHealth
4/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
3/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
psychology

Area Character

RH16 1AN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.2M, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £1,205,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH16 1AN is a sought-after residential area on Alder Way, 1.4km from Lindfield in Haywards Heath. Administratively it sits within Lindfield ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH16, RH16 1AN offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M. 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 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00162015 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH16 1AN. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,025,000

12 sales · Mean £ 1,009,900

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

RH16 1AN has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

P

Harlands Primary School

Good417 pupils0.8 km
P

Blackthorns Community Primary Academy

Outstanding209 pupils1.3 km
S

Oathall Community College

Good1112 pupils1.3 km
P

Lindfield Primary Academy

Outstanding657 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Cloughs0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath1.3 km
  • Balcombe5.1 km
  • Wivelsfield6.0 km