Compton Road Haywards Heath, Mid Sussex
73 addresses across 4 postcodes (RH16), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25600592.
- Sales: 71 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £895,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 49 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 16, D: 19, E: 11).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 D; Band D in Mid Sussex costs £2,474 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Haywards Heath, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 43 to 50 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 73 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lindfield Medical Centre, about 150 m away.
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 40 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | £895,000 | £244,000 | £1,000,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £715,000 | £475,000 | £955,000 |
| 2023 | 4 | £662,500 | £330,000 | £1,057,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £486,000 | £437,000 | £535,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £620,000 | £415,000 | £825,000 |
| 2016 | 4 | £492,500 | £324,950 | £760,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £495,000 | £460,000 | £895,000 |
| 2013 | 4 | £431,500 | £327,000 | £525,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £605,000 | £605,000 | £605,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | 45 RH16 2JY | Semi-detached | £1,000,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | FLAT 12, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £244,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 6 RH16 2JZ | Semi-detached | £895,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2024 | FLAT 11, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £475,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jan 2024 | 49 RH16 2JY | Semi-detached | £955,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2023 | 35 RH16 2JY | Semi-detached | £1,057,500 | |
| 23 Jun 2023 | 47A RH16 2JY | Semi-detached | £330,000 | |
| 30 May 2023 | 9 RH16 2JY | Semi-detached | £795,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2023 | 47B RH16 2JY | Flat or maisonette | £530,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Feb 2022 | FLAT 7, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £450,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Jul 2020 | FLAT 7, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £425,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Nov 2019 | FLAT 3, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £437,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Feb 2019 | 10 RH16 2JZ | Semi-detached | £535,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2018 | FLAT 12, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £390,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Dec 2017 | FLAT 7, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £415,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Jun 2017 | 49 RH16 2JY | Semi-detached | £825,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2016 | 15 RH16 2JY | Semi-detached | £760,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2016 | 15 RH16 2JY | Other | £760,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Aug 2016 | FLAT 6, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £400,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Jul 2016 | 47B RH16 2JY | Flat or maisonette | £324,950 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Mar 2016 | 9 RH16 2JY | Semi-detached | £585,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2014 | 4 RH16 2JZ | Semi-detached | £495,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2014 | 39 RH16 2JY | Semi-detached | £895,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2014 | 3 RH16 2JY | Semi-detached | £460,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2013 | 8 RH16 2JZ | Semi-detached | £425,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2013 | 10 RH16 2JZ | Semi-detached | £438,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2013 | FLAT 9, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £327,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Jul 2013 | 9 RH16 2JY | Semi-detached | £525,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2012 | 45 RH16 2JY | Semi-detached | £605,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2011 | FLAT 4, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £330,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Mar 2011 | FLAT 1, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £327,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Oct 2010 | 6 RH16 2JZ | Semi-detached | £470,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2010 | FLAT 11, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £290,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Feb 2010 | 1 RH16 2JY | Semi-detached | £450,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2010 | FLAT 12, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £250,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Mar 2009 | 2 RH16 2JZ | Semi-detached | £405,000 | |
| 15 May 2008 | 11 RH16 2JY | Semi-detached | £389,950 | |
| 21 Dec 2006 | FLAT 11, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £330,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Dec 2006 | FLAT 7, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £320,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2006 | FLAT 6, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £295,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2006 | FLAT 12, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £275,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Sep 2006 | 41 RH16 2JY | Semi-detached | £550,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2006 | 13 RH16 2JY | Semi-detached | £365,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2006 | FLAT 9, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £335,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 31 May 2006 | FLAT 1, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £325,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 11 May 2006 | FLAT 4, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £315,250 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Apr 2006 | FLAT 10, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £360,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 Mar 2006 | 37 RH16 2JY | Semi-detached | £526,251 | |
| 15 Mar 2006 | FLAT 2, LITTLECOTE HOUSE, 28 RH16 2JZ | Flat or maisonette | £345,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 22 Nov 2004 | 16 RH16 2JZ | Semi-detached | £400,000 |
Energy performance certificates
49 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: Flat (31); House, semi-detached (16); House, detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (18); 1967-1975 (13); 1930-1949 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (25); rented (social) (12); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (28 addresses)
- 1, Compton Road, Lindfield
- 4, Compton Road, Lindfield
- 4, Oak Lee, Compton Road
- 6, Oak Lee, Compton Road
- 7, Compton Road, Lindfield
- 8, Compton Road, Lindfield
- 9, Oak Lee, Compton Road
- 10, Compton Road, Lindfield
- 11, Oak Lee, Compton Road
- 13, Compton Road, Lindfield
- 13, Oak Lee, Compton Road
- 14, Oak Lee, Compton Road
- 15, Compton Road, Lindfield
- 16, Oak Lee, Compton Road
- 18, Oak Lee, Compton Road
- 21, Oak Lee, Compton Road
- 23, Oak Lee, Compton Road
- 39, Compton Road, Lindfield
- 43, Compton Road, Lindfield
- 49, Compton Road, Lindfield
- 57, Compton Road, Lindfield
- Flat 1 Littlecote House, 28, Compton Road, Lindfield
- Flat 3 Littlecote House, 28, Compton Road, Lindfield
- Flat 4 Littlecote House, 28, Compton Road, Lindfield
- Flat 7 Littlecote House, 28, Compton Road, Lindfield
- Flat 9 Littlecote House, 28, Compton Road, Lindfield
- Flat 11 Littlecote House, 28, Compton Road, Lindfield
- Flat 12, Littlecote House, 28, Compton Road, Lindfield
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 D (18% of about 1,850 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Lindfield (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 9 November 2026 to 10 November 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 2JZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RH16 2PF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RH16 2JY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| RH16 2LA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 73 addresses are between 43 m and 50 m above sea level (46 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH16 2JY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH16 2JZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH16 2LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH16 2PF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Haywards Heath 4.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Balcombe 213,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Wivelsfield 467,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Playing Field Lindfield | 200 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Wilderness Car Park | 320 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 16.6 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lindfield Medical Centre | 150 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbotts Pharmacy | 150 m |
| NHS dentists | Heathcote House Dental Practice | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Ashdown Nuffield Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Haywards Heath Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.9 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,050 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Denman's Lane Allotments 7,600 m² | 240 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Manor House, a listed building (Grade II*), 120 m south-east. 97 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 11 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 120 m south-east |
| Barnlands | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m east |
| Wincote | Listed building, Grade II* | 160 m south-east |
| Malling Priory | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m east |
| Motte and bailey castle 240m east of Dean's Mill | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Borde Hill | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Town Pond | Lake or reservoir | 330 m south |
| Town Wood | Wood | 620 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Eastern Road Plantation | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Kiln Wood | Wood | 730 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Scrase Valley | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Scaynes Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 71 | 73 |
2 of the street's 73 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindfield Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 500 m (0.3 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 |
| Blackthorns Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 740 m (0.5 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 |
| Oathall Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Warden Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton House Christian Nursing Home RH16 2JZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 30 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Norto5 KIDZ - Lindfield Lodge RH16 2PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Abbotts Pharmacy RH16 2HN | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Morrisons Daily RH16 2HN | Retailers - other | 130 m | 4 Good | 23 May 2025 |
| Orla Restaurant & Rooms RH16 2HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Ounce RH16 2HL | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2024 |
| South Down Cellars RH16 2HL | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Le Flamant RH16 2HL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Red Lion RH16 2HL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2024 |
| The Acorns Nursery RH16 2LA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Lindfield Coffee Works RH16 2HW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2025 |
| The Stand Up Inn RH16 2HN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2024 |
| Welcome Thai RH16 2HN | Other catering premises | 200 m | 4 Good | 25 Jul 2025 |
| The Black Duck Store RH16 2HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2025 |
| The Bent Arms RH16 2HP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (16); On or near High Street (9); On or near Parking Area (7); On or near Compton Road (3); On or near Alma Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 59% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 28% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 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
- Food hygiene ratings Tamasha Spice (restaurant/cafe/canteen, RH16 2HH) now 4 Good, was 1 Major improvement necessary (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- RH16 2JZ: 25 addresses of 26 in the postcode
- RH16 2PF: 24 addresses
- RH16 2JY: 23 addresses of 24 in the postcode
- RH16 2LA: 1 address of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Tollgate · Hickman's Lane · Shenstone · Hickman's Close · Denman's Close · Alma Road · The Welkin · Brushes Lane · The Glebe · Chaloner Road · Green Meadows · Pickers Green
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.