Affluence in RH16 2DT
How RH16 2DT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Haywards Heath East
- Council
- Mid Sussex
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,392 (2024)
RH16 2DTHaywards Heath
How well off RH16 2DT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the RH16 2DT area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime6.0
- Income7.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Employment8.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Living environment9.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the RH16 2DT area is broadly in line with that, at 59.5%. 23.4% are retired and 6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the RH16 2DT area is above that, at 45.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the RH16 2DT area is above that, at 43.2%. 11.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood RH16 2DT sits in (Haywards Heath East): about 1,392 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.