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RH16 3AH

The Broadway

Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath

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Detailed insights for RH16 3AH

Overview

Postcode RH16 3AH is located in an urban city, within the Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath ward of Mid Sussex in the South East region, and forms part of the Haywards Heath West area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 172.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Haywards Heath West is £66,273 per year. The nearest station is Haywards Heath, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
173
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Haywards Heath West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,547 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Haywards Heath West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 172.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.3%

Approximately 14.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Haywards Heath West is £66,273 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from RH16 3AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Haywards Heath West near RH16 3AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Haywards Heath located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RH16 3AH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Haywards Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Haywards Heath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RH16 3AH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.4 miBeech HurstMediumWalking directions to Beech Hurst
0.1 miMuster GreenSmallWalking directions to Muster Green

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
4,084.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
81.05(+559%)
Violence and sexual offences
70.31(+122%)
Public order
33.2(+447%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.34(+324%)
Shoplifting
24.41(+206%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
147
54.04%
Other White
48
17.65%
Indian
25
9.19%
Other Asian
23
8.46%
Other
10
3.68%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
39.26%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.05%
No qualifications
31
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
87
54.04%
Owns with a mortgage
28
17.39%
Other social rented
16
9.94%
Owns outright
13
8.07%
Other forms of private rent
9
5.59%
Total households: 161

Property prices in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath

Median price£325,500
Price per sq ft£420
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £415K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £325,500 (about £420 per square foot) in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£570,000£420
Semi-Detached31£390,000£457
Terraced21£375,000£468
Flats55£240,000£388

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£525,000£235,750£329,000£318,250
2017£525,000£230,000£328,000£304,750
2018£630,000£240,000£329,000£306,500
2019£475,000£227,500£340,000£295,000
2020£484,000£235,000£340,000£298,750
2021£562,500£225,000£378,250£325,000
2022£761,815£230,000£438,500£380,000
2023£648,750£222,500£412,500£355,000
2024£655,000£240,000£415,000£352,500
2025£590,000£241,750£392,500£377,500
2026£655,000£229,625£412,500£350,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£438£364£373£324
2017£398£351£368£370
2018£406£373£372£360
2019£380£347£352£364
2020£381£356£392£392
2021£407£345£432£363
2022£531£340£471£418
2023£464£372£456£429
2024£471£383£450£419
2025£427£379£441£465
2026£420£360£449£423
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH16 3AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH16 3AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 2026Flat 23, Petlands Lodge, 1, Church Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3NYFlatsLeasehold£360,000
09 Apr 2026Flat 11, Petlands Lodge, 1, Church Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3NYFlatsLeasehold£380,000
27 Nov 2025Flat 12, Petlands Lodge, 1, Church Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3NYFlatsLeasehold£255,000
24 Nov 2025Flat 14, Petlands Lodge, 1, Church Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3NYFlatsLeasehold£265,000
11 Aug 202557, The Broadway, Haywards Heath, RH16 3ASOtherFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the RH16 3AH postcode area, located within Haywards Heath West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RH16 3AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWarden Park Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Wilfrid's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RH16 3AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RH16 3AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIcelandHaywards Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4HTWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miTesco ExpressThe Orchards, Haywards Heath, RH16 3THWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miAmma's Food Bazar33 South Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4LQWalking directions to Amma's Food Bazar
0.3 miCook16 South Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4LAWalking directions to Cook
0.4 miWaitrose6 Clair Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DPWalking directions to Waitrose

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Mid Sussex district.

Band A£1,650
Band B£1,924
Band C£2,199
Band D£2,474
Band E£3,024
Band F£3,574
Band G£4,124
Band H£4,949

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RH16 3AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alison Clare Rees

Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Anthony Peter Platts

Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Alison Bennett

Mid Sussex - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMid SussexE07000228
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid SussexE14001366
ParishHaywards HeathE04009988
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Haywards Heath WestE02006612
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mid Sussex 009IE01035348
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RH16 3AH

Is RH16 3AH (Haywards Heath West) safe?

The area around RH16 3AH records about 173 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near RH16 3AH?

The median sale price around RH16 3AH in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath is £325,500 (about £420 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RH16 3AH?

There are 7 schools close to RH16 3AH, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good), Warden Park Primary Academy (Good) and St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RH16 3AH?

The closest station to RH16 3AH is Haywards Heath, about 675 m away.

How deprived is the area around RH16 3AH?

RH16 3AH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,547 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RH16 3AH (Haywards Heath West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex covering RH16 3AH is Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alison Clare Rees (Liberal Democrats) and Anthony Peter Platts (Liberal Democrats).