Area360 logo

Postcode insights

RH16 3EB

Oathall Road

Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath

Interactive map showing RH16 3EB and surrounding area

Detailed insights for RH16 3EB

Overview

Postcode RH16 3EB 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 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

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.

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

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RH16 3EB.

Flood risk

No risk

Haywards Heath West near RH16 3EB 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 3EB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Haywards Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Haywards Heath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RH16 3EB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.4 miMuster GreenSmallWalking directions to Muster Green
0.3 miPriory ParkSmallWalking directions to Priory Park

Area Profile

Population
192
Population density
8,384.3 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
76.17%
Other White
14
7.25%
Indian
12
6.22%
Chinese
6
3.11%
Other Asian
6
3.11%
Total population: 193

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
36.42%
No qualifications
36
20.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
10.98%
Level 3 (A level)
19
10.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
9.25%
Total 16+ residents: 173

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
50.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
30.71%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.66%
Other social rented
7
5.51%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.15%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath

Median price£327,000
Price per sq ft£424
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£245K – £415K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £327,000 (about £424 per square foot) in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 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
Detached10£553,750£419
Semi-Detached28£387,750£451
Terraced20£375,000£465
Flats50£243,500£387

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£555,000£236,500£329,000£305,000
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£240,000£395,000£377,500
2026£595,000£243,500£410,000£345,000
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£414£356£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£380£441£465
2026£419£370£478£410
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH16 3EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH16 3EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202542, Sharrow Close, Haywards Heath, RH16 3EDFlatsLeasehold£235,000
21 Feb 202512, Fairlawn, Oathall Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DZFlatsLeasehold£260,000
03 Sept 202525, Sharrow Close, Haywards Heath, RH16 3AYFlatsLeasehold£254,000
27 Jun 202526, Sharrow Close, Haywards Heath, RH16 3AYFlatsLeasehold£255,000
12 May 2025Flat 26, Church Court, Church Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3UEFlatsLeasehold£165,000

Schools

In the RH16 3EB postcode area, located within Haywards Heath West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWarden Park Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Wilfrid's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH16 3EB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RH16 3EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressThe Orchards, Haywards Heath, RH16 3THWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miIcelandHaywards Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4HTWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miCook16 South Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4LAWalking directions to Cook
0.3 miAmma's Food Bazar33 South Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4LQWalking directions to Amma's Food Bazar
0.4 miLoco's28 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4EAWalking directions to Loco's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Mid Sussex district (2025-26).

Band A£1,571
Band B£1,833
Band C£2,095
Band D£2,356
Band E£2,880
Band F£3,404
Band G£3,927
Band H£4,713

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 3EB, 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 3EB

Is RH16 3EB (Haywards Heath West) safe?

The area around RH16 3EB 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 3EB?

The median sale price around RH16 3EB in Haywards Heath West is £327,000 (about £424 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RH16 3EB?

There are 10 schools close to RH16 3EB, 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 3EB?

The closest station to RH16 3EB is Haywards Heath, about 686 m away.

How deprived is the area around RH16 3EB?

RH16 3EB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,849 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex covering RH16 3EB 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).

Data Sources

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.