Postcode RH16 1QW is located in an urban city, within the Lindfield ward of Mid Sussex in the South East region, and forms part of the Haywards Heath North East area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 87% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Haywards Heath North East is £82,992 per year. The nearest station is Haywards Heath, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Sunte Park.
Haywards Heath North East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,687 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.
Haywards Heath North East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 10.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Haywards Heath North East is £82,992 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 121 ft away from RH16 1QW.
Haywards Heath North East near RH16 1QW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Haywards Heath located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Haywards Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Haywards Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sunte Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunte Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £620,000 (about £542 per square foot) in Lindfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £199,000 up to £1,825,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £872,500 | £606 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £600,000 | £508 |
| Terraced | 14 | £421,250 | £501 |
| Flats | 10 | £300,000 | £403 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £675,000 | £304,975 | £419,000 | £344,000 |
| 2017 | £635,000 | £295,000 | £474,600 | £343,500 |
| 2018 | £648,725 | £281,750 | £465,000 | £339,000 |
| 2019 | £705,000 | £289,250 | £457,500 | £347,500 |
| 2020 | £667,500 | £262,250 | £486,500 | £340,000 |
| 2021 | £793,000 | £285,000 | £485,000 | £365,000 |
| 2022 | £750,000 | £315,000 | £610,000 | £422,500 |
| 2023 | £752,000 | £280,000 | £575,000 | £425,000 |
| 2024 | £877,500 | £307,500 | £575,000 | £407,500 |
| 2025 | £840,000 | £315,000 | £600,000 | £435,000 |
| 2026 | £834,500 | £244,000 | £542,500 | £540,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £471 | £353 | £426 | £380 |
| 2017 | £485 | £422 | £433 | £381 |
| 2018 | £453 | £365 | £440 | £409 |
| 2019 | £450 | £388 | £423 | £414 |
| 2020 | £467 | £371 | £450 | £391 |
| 2021 | £508 | £427 | £467 | £431 |
| 2022 | £571 | £418 | £532 | £466 |
| 2023 | £554 | £424 | £525 | £495 |
| 2024 | £566 | £420 | £510 | £489 |
| 2025 | £605 | £405 | £489 | £478 |
| 2026 | £612 | £302 | £565 | £497 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH16 1QW.
In the RH16 1QW postcode area, located within Haywards Heath North East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH16 1QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 4 Commercial Square, Haywards Heath, RH16 1DR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Bannister Way, Haywards Heath, RH16 1DG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | 6 Clair Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DP | Walking directions to Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Mid Sussex district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RH16 1QW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anne-Marie Cooke
Lindfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Cavan Wood
Lindfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison Bennett
Mid Sussex - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RH16 1QW records about 11 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around RH16 1QW in Haywards Heath North East is £620,000 (about £542 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to RH16 1QW, including Harlands Primary School (Good), Oathall Community College (Good) and Blackthorns Community Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RH16 1QW is Haywards Heath, about 432 m away.
RH16 1QW scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,687 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex covering RH16 1QW is Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Anne-Marie Cooke (Liberal Democrats) and Cavan Wood (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.