Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

PARK VIEW, RH16 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK VIEW, RH16 1DF.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH16 1DF 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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6/10
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3/10
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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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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

RH16 1DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £338k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 56.7% year-on-year.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, RH16 1DF offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £338k, up 56.7% 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00161946 (shared with 33 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 1DF. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.0%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 465,000

3 sales · Mean £ 460,666

Flat

£ 240,000

4 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

RH16 1DF has low crime rates — 28 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour31
Public order12
Shoplifting10
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Oathall Community College

Good1112 pupils0.6 km
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Warden Park Primary Academy

Good447 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good419 pupils0.9 km
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Blackthorns Community Primary Academy

Outstanding209 pupils0.9 km
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Harlands Primary School

Good417 pupils1.0 km
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Lindfield Primary Academy

Outstanding657 pupils1.2 km
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St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School

Good1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Budgens0.2 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • Grahams Newsagents0.8 km
  • Grape & Grain0.7 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • The Old Forge B & B0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Savannah0.7 km
  • The Star0.8 km
  • Bar 420.7 km
  • The Lockhart Tavern0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Ali's Kebab0.9 km
  • Balti House1.0 km
  • Bentswood Hub1.0 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.7 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.7 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Agra0.2 km
  • Fine Baps0.7 km
  • Panda Town0.8 km
  • Papa Johns0.8 km
  • Washingtons Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose & Partners0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haywards Heath0.4 km
  • Wivelsfield4.9 km
  • Burgess Hill6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Sydney Road0.1 km
  • Sydney Road0.1 km
  • Perrymount Road0.2 km
  • Perrymount Road0.2 km
  • Haywards Heath Rail Station0.2 km