Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

RH16 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RH16 1BY.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH16 1BY 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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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RH16 1BY — age 37, 39% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

RH16 1BY is a sought-after residential area located 1.0km from Haywards Heath in Haywards Heath. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Haywards Heath Heath ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

Day-to-day life in RH16 1BY has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (56% 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00188650 (shared with 16 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 1BY. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.2%
Asian / British Asian9.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

RH16 1BY 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 offences55
Anti-social behaviour32
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good419 pupils0.8 km
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Warden Park Primary Academy

Good447 pupils0.8 km
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Harlands Primary School

Good417 pupils0.9 km
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Oathall Community College

Good1112 pupils1.0 km
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St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School

Good1.3 km
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Blackthorns Community Primary Academy

Outstanding209 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • The Old Forge B & B0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Savannah0.4 km
  • The Star0.5 km
  • Bar 420.4 km
  • The Lockhart Tavern0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Ali's Kebab0.7 km
  • Balti House0.8 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.4 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.3 km
  • Flinders Coffee Ltd0.8 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose & Partners0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath0.2 km
  • Wivelsfield4.6 km
  • Burgess Hill5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Square0.0 km
  • Haywards Heath Rail Station0.1 km
  • Market Square0.1 km
  • Haywards Heath Rail Station0.2 km
  • Haywards Heath Rail Station0.2 km