Affluence in RH16 2SN
How RH16 2SN ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Haywards Heath North East
- Council
- Mid Sussex
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,665 (2024)
RH16 2SNHaywards Heath
How well off RH16 2SN is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the RH16 2SN area averages decile 10.0 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.
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Crime10.0
- Living environment10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 2SN area is broadly in line with that, at 59.4%. 27.7% are retired and 5.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the RH16 2SN area is well above that, at 54.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the RH16 2SN area is above that, at 45.9%. 7.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood RH16 2SN sits in (Haywards Heath North East): about 2,665 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.