Clair Road Haywards Heath, Mid Sussex
66 addresses across 11 postcodes (RH16), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25600631.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2001 the median was £405,375 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 34 homes have an energy certificate (B: 27, C: 7).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Mid Sussex costs £2,474 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Haywards Heath, about 150 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Muster Green, is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 54 to 76 m above sea level.
- Noise: 56 of its 66 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Newtons Practice, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 108 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | £405,375 | £405,375 | £405,375 |
| 1996 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2001 | CLAIR HOUSE, 3 - 5 RH16 3DP | Terraced | £405,375 | |
| 26 Nov 1996 | CLAIR HOUSE, 3 - 5 RH16 3DP | Terraced | £200,000 |
Energy performance certificates
34 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 53 m². Most common: Flat (34). Built: 2019 (34).
Council tax
What each band costs in Mid Sussex in 2026-27: Band D £2,474 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,650 | £1,924 | £2,199 | £2,474 | £3,024 | £3,574 | £4,124 | £4,949 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (31% of about 3,620 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 37-39 Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, permissioned (70 m)
- Sussex House and Commercial House and 54 to 56 Perrymount Road: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- Rear of Central House, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath: up to 28 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- NCP Car Park, Harlands Road, Haywards Heath: up to 64 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- Orchards Shopping Centre: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RH16 3XJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RH16 3DP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RH16 3DR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RH16 1AT | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| RH16 1BG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RH16 1DJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| RH16 1UU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| RH16 3AQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RH16 3AS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RH16 3XH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RH16 4AW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 66 addresses are between 54 m and 76 m above sea level (57 m on average); the ground rises about 22 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH16 1AT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH16 1BG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH16 1DJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| RH16 1UU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH16 3AQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH16 3AS | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| RH16 3DP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH16 3DR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| RH16 3XH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH16 3XJ | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| RH16 4AW | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Haywards Heath 4.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 150 m |
| Wivelsfield 467,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Burgess Hill 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Market Square Haywards Heath | 120 m |
| Car parks | 4 Franklynn Road Parking | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 170 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 17 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newtons Practice | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Heathcote House Dental Practice | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Ashdown Nuffield Hospital | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Haywards Heath Police Station | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Haywards Heath Station Cashzone | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Muster Green 8,870 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,300 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Heath 6.4 ha | 150 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lucas's, a listed building (Grade II*), 500 m (0.3 miles) west. 20 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas's | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Church of St Wilfrid | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Wickham Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Borde Hill | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Heaselands | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Penland Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Scrase Valley | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Reading Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Butler's Green | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Town Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Fox Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 0 | 1 |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 3 |
| 55 to 59 | 54 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 62 |
56 of the street's 66 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 4 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Mid Sussex: see them on the Mid Sussex page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warden Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oathall Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blackthorns Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lindfield Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bolnore Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Wine RH16 3XJ | Retailers - other | 20 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Elan Day Nursery In Haywards Heath RH16 3DR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Premier Inn RH16 3DN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Nov 2025 |
| MINCKA Coffee RH16 3XE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Waitrose & Partners RH16 3DP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Sushi Daily RH16 3DP | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Budgens RH16 3DT | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Abbey Care RH16 3DN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| The Carriage - HH RH16 1DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Cafe Local Pl 1 & 2 RH16 1DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Cafe Local Pl 3&4 Haywards Heath RH16 1DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Canton Kitchen RH16 1DW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 4 Good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Peckish Cafe RH16 1DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Burrell Arms RH16 1EA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 4 Good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza RH16 1DW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (31); On or near Haywards Heath (20); On or near Clair Road (19); On or near Parking Area (12); On or near Perrymount Road (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 50% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 30% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 4 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- RH16 3XJ: 40 addresses
- RH16 3DP: 15 addresses of 18 in the postcode
- RH16 3DR: 3 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- RH16 1AT: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
- RH16 1BG: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
- RH16 1DJ: 1 address of 24 in the postcode
- RH16 1UU: 1 address of 32 in the postcode
- RH16 3AQ: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
- RH16 3AS: 1 address of 51 in the postcode
- RH16 3XH: 1 address of 30 in the postcode
- RH16 4AW: 1 address of 38 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Paddockhall Road · B2028 · Harlands Road · Great Heathmead · Paddockhall Road · Bannister Way · Park View · Gordon Close · Perrymount Road · Queens Road · Mill Green Road · Oaklands Road
All the streets in RH16 and across Mid Sussex.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.