Postcode RH16 3TP 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the 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 0.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 307 ft away from RH16 3TP.
Haywards Heath West near RH16 3TP 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Haywards Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Haywards Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Muster Green | Small | Walking directions to Muster Green |
| 0.5 mi | Priory Park | Small | Walking directions to Priory Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £553,750 | £419 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £387,750 | £451 |
| Terraced | 20 | £375,000 | £465 |
| Flats | 50 | £243,500 | £387 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH16 3TP.
In the RH16 3TP postcode area, located within Haywards Heath West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH16 3TP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | 6 Clair Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DP | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 4 Commercial Square, Haywards Heath, RH16 1DR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Bannister Way, Haywards Heath, RH16 1DG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Haywards Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4HT | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | The Orchards, Haywards Heath, RH16 3TH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3TP, 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
The area around RH16 3TP 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.
The median sale price around RH16 3TP in Haywards Heath West is £327,000 (about £424 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to RH16 3TP, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good), Warden Park Primary Academy (Good) and Oathall Community College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RH16 3TP is Haywards Heath, about 390 m away.
RH16 3TP 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).
The Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex covering RH16 3TP 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).
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.