Affluence in RH16 4WH
How RH16 4WH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Haywards Heath West
- Council
- Mid Sussex
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,639 (2024)
RH16 4WHHaywards Heath
How well off RH16 4WH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the RH16 4WH 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.
- Health and disability5.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Income8.0
- Crime9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Living environment10.0
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 4WH area is broadly in line with that, at 59.1%. 28.8% are retired and 4.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the RH16 4WH area is well above that, at 53%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the RH16 4WH area is above that, at 46.2%. 11.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood RH16 4WH sits in (Haywards Heath West): about 2,639 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.