Postcode RH16 3AW 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 172.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Haywards Heath West is £66,273 per year. The nearest station is Haywards Heath located about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Haywards Heath West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,849 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Haywards Heath West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 172.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.6% 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.
The average income per household in Haywards Heath West is £66,273 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from RH16 3AW.
Haywards Heath West near RH16 3AW 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Haywards Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Haywards Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.5 mi | Beech Hurst | Medium | Walking directions to Beech Hurst |
| 0.2 mi | Muster Green | Small | Walking directions to Muster Green |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £347,500 in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,090,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £570,000 |
| Flats | 46 | £242,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £406,250 |
| Terraced | 23 | £368,000 |
10 year median price trend in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath
In the RH16 3AW postcode area, located within Haywards Heath West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH16 3AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Haywards Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4HT | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | The Orchards, Haywards Heath, RH16 3TH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Amma's Food Bazar | 33 South Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4LQ | Walking directions to Amma's Food Bazar |
| 0.3 mi | Cook | 16 South Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4LA | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.4 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 3AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alison Clare Rees
Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath - Elected 4 May 2023
Anthony Peter Platts
Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison Bennett
Mid Sussex - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.