Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

BOLTRO ROAD, RH16 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLTRO ROAD, RH16 1BF.

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Population

223

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH16 1BF 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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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

RH16 1BF is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 2.3% year-on-year.

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

RH16 1BF is a sought-after residential area on Boltro Road, 0.7km from Haywards Heath in Haywards Heath. Administratively it sits within Haywards Heath Heath ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 2.3% 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00188704 (shared with 21 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 1BF. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 280,000

13 sales · Mean £ 277,316

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

RH16 1BF has low crime rates — 38 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 behaviour52
Violence and sexual offences50
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft12
Public order12

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good419 pupils0.6 km
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Warden Park Primary Academy

Good447 pupils0.8 km
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St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School

Good1.2 km
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Oathall Community College

Good1112 pupils1.3 km
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Harlands Primary School

Good417 pupils1.3 km
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Bolnore Village Primary School

Good415 pupils1.4 km
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Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital

Outstanding4 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Budgens0.6 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.5 km
  • Grahams Newsagents0.2 km
  • Grape & Grain0.1 km
  • Lokos Convenience Store0.9 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • The Old Forge B & B0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Savannah0.2 km
  • The Star0.2 km
  • Bar 420.2 km
  • The Heath0.9 km
  • The Lockhart Tavern0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Ali's Kebab0.4 km
  • Balti House0.5 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.2 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.1 km
  • Flinders Coffee Ltd0.5 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Agra0.7 km
  • Fine Baps0.1 km
  • Naasta - Peri Peri. Burgers0.9 km
  • Panda Town0.2 km
  • Papa Johns0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose & Partners0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath0.5 km
  • Wivelsfield4.2 km
  • Burgess Hill5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Boltro Road0.0 km
  • Boltro Road0.0 km
  • The Broadway0.1 km
  • Muster Green0.2 km
  • The Broadway0.2 km