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RH16 3LR

Western Road

Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath

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Detailed insights for RH16 3LR

Overview

Postcode RH16 3LR 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 East area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Haywards Heath East is £63,324 per year. The nearest station is Haywards Heath, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Haywards Heath East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,822 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Haywards Heath East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.2%

Approximately 14.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Haywards Heath East is £63,324 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Haywards Heath East near RH16 3LR 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RH16 3LR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Haywards Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Haywards Heath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RH16 3LR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.1 miPriory ParkSmallWalking directions to Priory Park

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
7,821.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
9.82(-20%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.42(-73%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.91(-24%)
Public order
2.1(-65%)
Drugs
1.4(-49%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
82.58%
Other White
35
9.83%
Other Asian
9
2.53%
Indian
7
1.97%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.12%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
42.12%
Level 3 (A level)
49
16.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
16.44%
No qualifications
44
15.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
5.82%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
37.42%
Owns outright
38
24.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
21.29%
Other social rented
20
12.9%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.94%
Total households: 155

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 3LR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH16 3LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Sept 202553, Western Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3LRSemi-DetachedFreehold£716,000
21 Feb 202545, Western Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3LRSemi-DetachedFreehold£765,000
20 Apr 202656, Western Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3LPSemi-DetachedFreehold£515,000
05 Feb 20266, Western Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3LPSemi-DetachedFreehold£750,000
03 Jun 202542, Western Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3LPSemi-DetachedFreehold£570,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RH16 3LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Wilfrid's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableChalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill HospitalPupil referral unit

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH16 3LR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RH16 3LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food104 Franklynn Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4DNWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miLoco's28 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4EAWalking directions to Loco's
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
0.3 miTesco ExpressThe Orchards, Haywards Heath, RH16 3THWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3LR, 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 EastE02006613
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mid Sussex 010DE01031755
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RH16 3LR

Is RH16 3LR (Haywards Heath East) safe?

The area around RH16 3LR records about 21 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 public order.

What is the average house price near RH16 3LR?

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

What schools are near RH16 3LR?

There are 7 schools close to RH16 3LR, including St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RH16 3LR?

The closest station to RH16 3LR is Haywards Heath, about 1,328 m away.

How deprived is the area around RH16 3LR?

RH16 3LR scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,822 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex covering RH16 3LR 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.