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Haywards Heath East

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About

Haywards Heath East is a residential area characterised by its mix of housing, from post-war semis to modern developments. The streets are largely quiet, with local shopping parades providing everyday essentials. The area is bordered by the main railway line to the north.

Its proximity to the station offers direct links to London and the south coast. A notable local feature is the extensive Victoria Park, which includes sports grounds, woodland walks, and a large ornamental pond popular with dog walkers.

Area overview

On average Haywards Heath East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Haywards Heath East is £63,324 per year. There are 4 schools in Haywards Heath East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Haywards Heath East is home to around 7,751 people, with a population density of about 4,688.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Haywards Heath East Population
7,751
Population density
4,688.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.19(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.8(+19%)
Public order
7.74(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.03(-22%)
Other theft
2.19(-61%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,281
81.02%
Other White
461
5.95%
Indian
214
2.76%
Other Asian
161
2.08%
Irish
98
1.26%
Total population: 7,752

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,206
35.64%
Level 3 (A level)
1,069
17.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
933
15.08%
No qualifications
873
14.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
660
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 6,189

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,057
32.21%
Owns outright
893
27.21%
Other social rented
747
22.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
441
13.44%
Social rents from council
58
1.77%
Total households: 3,282

Property prices in Haywards Heath East

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Haywards Heath East area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,090,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Haywards Heath East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Haywards Heath East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£538,750
Flats16£241,750
Semi-Detached39£405,000
Terraced25£356,300

10 years median price trend in Haywards Heath East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haywards Heath East.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.