Postcode report
RH16 1XS Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About RH16 1XS: area rating, property, schools and local change
RH16 1XS is a postcode in Haywards Heath North, Mid Sussex, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RH16 1XS, then scores the surrounding small area 74/100 - top 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RH16 1XS are health and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for RH16 1XS is based on Mid Sussex 006 Census 2021. It covers 6,882 residents, 97 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near RH16 1XS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RH16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £410k from 85 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RH16 1XS can compare 1 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RH16 1XS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near RH16 1XS; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about RH16 1XS
Is RH16 1XS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 74/100 (top 10% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near RH16 1XS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RH16 1XS?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near RH16 1XS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for RH16 1XS?
LocaleIQ matched RH16 1XS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RH16 1XS?
The latest median sold price is £410k based on 85 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RH16 1XS?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.