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Haywards Heath North East

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About

Haywards Heath North East is a mainly residential quarter in Mid Sussex made up of short terraces, semi-detached houses and a few pockets of newer development. Streets are linked by a network of footpaths and small green spaces; one cul-de-sac in the area finishes directly onto a run of allotments and a public footpath, giving a straightforward route into the surrounding open land. A compact parade of shops and a community hall serve day-to-day needs, while play areas and local allotments provide outdoor space close to homes.

Local life centres on schools, social clubs and regular bus links into the town centre. Many residents rely on Haywards Heath station on the Brighton Main Line for commuting to London and to Brighton, and cycle routes connect to nearby town services. The north‑eastern streets sit close enough to the town’s edge that fields and longer walks are reached within minutes on foot, making short green corridors a regular part of daily travel.

Area overview

On average Haywards Heath North East has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Haywards Heath North East is £82,992 per year. There are 4 schools in Haywards Heath North East: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Haywards Heath North East is home to around 11,480 people, with a population density of about 2,196.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Haywards Heath North East Population
11,480
Population density
2,196.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.32(-71%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.66(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.61(-60%)
Public order
1.92(-68%)
Other theft
1.66(-70%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,216
89%
Other White
527
4.59%
Irish
147
1.28%
Indian
115
1%
White and Asian (mixed)
107
0.93%
Total population: 11,479

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,255
47.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,470
16.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,308
14.51%
No qualifications
804
8.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
641
7.11%
Total 16+ residents: 9,017

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,061
44.3%
Owns with a mortgage
1,738
37.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
456
9.8%
Other social rented
263
5.65%
Other forms of private rent
67
1.44%
Total households: 4,652

Property prices in Haywards Heath North East

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £591,250 in Haywards Heath North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,000 up to £2,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Haywards Heath North 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 North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached70£758,750
Flats17£305,000
Semi-Detached46£565,000
Terraced21£432,500

10 years median price trend in Haywards Heath North East

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

All postcodes in Haywards Heath North East

RH162EL

Backwoods Lane

RH162RE

High Street

RH161UA

Bridge Road

RH162JB

Francis Road

RH161EH

Queens Road

RH163JG

Charlesworth Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.