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RH16 3UN

Lexington Drive

Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath

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Detailed insights for RH16 3UN

Overview

Postcode RH16 3UN 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lindfield Common.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
58.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Haywards Heath East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,380 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Haywards Heath East has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.2%

Approximately 58.2% 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 3UN.

Flood risk

No risk

Haywards Heath East near RH16 3UN 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RH16 3UN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Haywards Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Haywards Heath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RH16 3UN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLindfield CommonLargeWalking directions to Lindfield Common
0.5 miForest FieldsSmallWalking directions to Forest Fields

Area Profile

Population
383
Population density
4,505.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.78(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.25(+130%)
Public order
17.59(+190%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.53(+32%)
Vehicle crime
2.67(-28%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
72.77%
Other White
36
9.42%
African
11
2.88%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
2.88%
Other
11
2.88%
Total population: 382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
33.81%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.27%
No qualifications
40
14.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.95%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
91
55.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
20%
Owns with a mortgage
29
17.58%
Owns outright
7
4.24%
Social rents from council
5
3.03%
Total households: 165

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH16 3UN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH16 3UN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 202647, Lexington Drive, Haywards Heath, RH16 3UNFlatsLeasehold£210,000
03 Feb 20267, Lexington Drive, Haywards Heath, RH16 3UNTerracedFreehold£340,000
14 Mar 202525, Woodvale Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 3UQSemi-DetachedFreehold£465,000
31 Mar 202635, Plymouth Way, Haywards Heath, RH16 3UPTerracedFreehold£400,000
31 Oct 202518, Hanbury Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 3HUTerracedFreehold£470,000

Schools

In the RH16 3UN postcode area, located within Haywards Heath East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RH16 3UN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBlackthorns Community Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryOathall Community CollegeCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLindfield Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH16 3UN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RH16 3UN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily42,44 America Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 3QBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miTesco Express39 Larch Way, Haywards Heath, RH16 3TYWalking 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 3UN, 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 010AE01031752
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced2012-04-01

Frequently asked questions about RH16 3UN

Is RH16 3UN (Haywards Heath East) safe?

The area around RH16 3UN records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3UN?

The median sale price around RH16 3UN 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 3UN?

There are 8 schools close to RH16 3UN, including Blackthorns Community Primary Academy (Outstanding), Oathall Community College (Good) and Lindfield Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RH16 3UN?

The closest station to RH16 3UN is Haywards Heath, about 1,495 m away.

How deprived is the area around RH16 3UN?

RH16 3UN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,380 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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