Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

SUNTE PARK, RH16 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNTE PARK, RH16 1AP.

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Population

411

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 66,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH16 1AP 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH16 1AP combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£1.8M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.8M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RH16 1AP is a sought-after residential area on Sunte Park, 1.2km from Lindfield 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 1AP offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.8M. 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00161940 (shared with 13 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 1AP. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,550,000

9 sales · Mean £ 1,568,888

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

3 sales · Mean £ 265,416

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

RH16 1AP has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Harlands Primary School

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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Oathall Community College

Good1112 pupils0.8 km
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Blackthorns Community Primary Academy

Outstanding209 pupils0.9 km
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Lindfield Primary Academy

Outstanding657 pupils1.1 km
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Warden Park Primary Academy

Good447 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Budgens0.8 km
  • Cloughs0.5 km
  • Majestic Wine0.9 km
  • Sparks News0.6 km
  • Sushi Daily0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Agra0.7 km
  • Canton Kitchen0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Curry Inn0.7 km
  • Peckish Cafe0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose & Partners0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath0.9 km
  • Wivelsfield5.6 km
  • Balcombe5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Summerhill Close0.2 km
  • Summerhill Close0.2 km
  • Summerhill Grange0.3 km
  • College Road0.3 km
  • College Road0.3 km