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Haywards Heath West

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About

Haywards Heath West is a primarily residential area characterised by suburban housing and local amenities. The neighbourhood contains a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, with several schools and parks serving the community. Its layout is defined by quiet, tree-lined streets and cul-de-sacs.

The area is anchored by the expansive Victoria Park, which provides sports facilities and green space. It is directly adjacent to the mainline railway station, offering direct connections to London and the south coast, which shapes much of the local commute patterns.

Area overview

On average Haywards Heath West has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Haywards Heath West is £66,273 per year. There are 2 schools in Haywards Heath West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Haywards Heath West is home to around 11,827 people, with a population density of about 3,727.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Haywards Heath West Population
11,827
Population density
3,727.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.05(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.49(+42%)
Shoplifting
8.88(+11%)
Public order
6.93(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.17(-4%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,105
76.97%
Other White
1,033
8.73%
Indian
395
3.34%
Other Asian
248
2.1%
White and Asian (mixed)
146
1.23%
Total population: 11,830

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,420
45.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,675
17.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,202
12.44%
No qualifications
1,038
10.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
718
7.43%
Total 16+ residents: 9,660

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,736
32.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,554
28.79%
Owns outright
1,430
26.49%
Other social rented
446
8.26%
Other forms of private rent
114
2.11%
Total households: 5,398

Property prices in Haywards Heath West

Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £301,250 in Haywards Heath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Haywards Heath West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£635,000
Flats116£247,000
Semi-Detached34£481,500
Terraced25£423,000

10 years median price trend in Haywards Heath West

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

All postcodes in Haywards Heath West

RH161HU

Sergison Close

RH161XL

Mill Green Road

RH161YW

Mill Green Road

RH164DA

Butlers Green Road

RH163AJ

Church Road

RH163FS

Mill Green Road

RH164GW

Whitebeam Mews

RH164GY

Cherry Place

RH164HF

Colwell Close

RH164UH

Brodford Way

RH169SB

Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore

RH169SS

Oaklands Road

RH161BF

Boltro Road

RH163XL

Perrymount Road

RH164BA

Bolnore Road

RH164BN

Butler's Green Road

RH164EL

Colwell Road

RH164GR

Lower Village

RH169UG

Haywards Heath North

RH169US

Haywards Heath North

RH169ZY

Haywards Heath North

RH161BN

Boltro Road

RH163EL

Oathall Road

RH164BY

Bolnore Farm Lane

RH164EF

Wivelsfield Road

RH164GE

Tanners Cross

RH164NS

Sussex Road

RH169ST

Oaklands Road

RH169TG

Oaklands Road

RH161HA

Paddockhall Road

RH161UT

Fairfield Way

RH164AY

Amberley Close

RH164DF

Franklynn Road

RH169PR

Mill Green Road

RH161UY

Barnmead

RH164DY

Climping Close

RH169LW

Mill Green Road

Data Sources

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