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RH16

HAYWARDS HEATH

Surrey, South East, England

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RH16 encompasses HAYWARDS HEATH and its surrounding areas in Surrey, South East.

Avg price £480,249
1yr change ▼ 6.4%
Crime 45% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£480,249

▼ 6.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

67% above national avg

Crime Rate

45.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

44% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

340 Mbps

Property Prices in RH16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RH16 is £480,249, which is 22% below the Surrey average of £612,978.

Properties in RH16 cost 67.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RH16 have fallen 6.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £766,488 473
Semi-detached £499,381 495
Terraced £403,154 330
Flat £254,205 635
All types £480,249 1995

5-Year Price History

£455K £469K £482K £496K £509K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RH16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 45.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RH16 has a crime rate well 45% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
16.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
10.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RH16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RH16 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Oathall Community College Secondary Not inspected mi
Great Walstead School Other Not inspected mi
Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital Other Not inspected mi
Warden Park Primary Academy Primary Not inspected mi
Harlands Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

102,363

Population

67

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RH16 are 340.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RH16 is collected by Lewes. The Band D rate is £2,388/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RH16 — HAYWARDS HEATH

Area Summary

RH16 (HAYWARDS HEATH) offers above-average property prices (£480,249, 67% above national average), low crime (45% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (340 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RH16 HAYWARDS HEATH

What is the average house price in RH16 HAYWARDS HEATH?
The average house price in RH16 (HAYWARDS HEATH) is £480,249, based on 1995 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 67% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.4% over the past year.
Is RH16 HAYWARDS HEATH a safe area to live?
Crime in RH16 is significantly below the national average (45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (16.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RH16 HAYWARDS HEATH?
The population of RH16 (HAYWARDS HEATH) is approximately 102,363 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RH16?
The average broadband download speed in RH16 is 340 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RH16 HAYWARDS HEATH?
There are 11 schools in or near RH16. 18% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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