Postcode RH16 2RS 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 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% 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 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Lindfield Common.
Haywards Heath North East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,437 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.
Haywards Heath North East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RH16 2RS.
Haywards Heath North East near RH16 2RS has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Haywards Heath located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lindfield Common | Large | Walking directions to Lindfield Common |
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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH16 2RS.
In the RH16 2RS postcode area, located within Haywards Heath North East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH16 2RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 35 - 37 High Street, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2HJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 81 High Street, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2HN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 2RS, 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 2RS records about 18 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 2RS 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 2RS, including Lindfield Primary Academy (Outstanding), Blackthorns Community Primary Academy (Outstanding) and Oathall Community College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
RH16 2RS scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,437 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 2RS 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.