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RH16 3HE Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Mid Sussex
About RH16 3HE: area rating, property, schools and local change
RH16 3HE is a postcode in Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath, Mid Sussex, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RH16 3HE, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - bottom 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RH16 3HE are schools and education and safety, while local prosperity 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 3HE is based on Mid Sussex 010 Census 2021. It covers 7,740 residents, 4,688 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 59% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 25% 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 3/10.
For property prices near RH16 3HE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RH16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £410k from 101 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RH16 3HE can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. 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 3HE 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.
Local change around RH16 3HE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about RH16 3HE
Is RH16 3HE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (bottom 50% 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 3HE?
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 3HE?
8 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 3HE?
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 3HE?
LocaleIQ matched RH16 3HE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RH16 3HE?
The latest median sold price is £410k based on 101 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RH16 3HE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.