Tollgate Lindfield, Mid Sussex
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (RH16), about 60 m long. USRN 25602574.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 3).
- 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 320 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 44 to 45 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lindfield Medical Centre, about 80 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: 41 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Flat (7); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (3); 1976-1982 (2); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
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 2AD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RH16 2JY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 44 m and 45 m above sea level (45 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH16 2AD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH16 2JY | 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 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Street Lindfield | 130 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Wilderness Car Park | 360 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 130 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 16.7 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lindfield Medical Centre | 80 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbotts Pharmacy | 100 m |
| NHS dentists | Heathcote House Dental Practice | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Ashdown Nuffield Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Haywards Heath Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath | 1.4 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 | 320 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,050 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Denman's Lane Allotments 7,600 m² | 160 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wincote, a listed building (Grade II*), 110 m south-east. 96 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 11 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wincote | Listed building, Grade II* | 110 m south-east |
| The Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 110 m east |
| Barnlands | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m north-east |
| Malling Priory | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m east |
| Motte and bailey castle 240m east of Dean's Mill | Scheduled monument | 1.2 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 | 250 m south |
| Eastern Road Plantation | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Town Wood | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Kiln Wood | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Scrase Valley | Valley | 1 km (0.6 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 16 |
1 of the street's 16 addresses is 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 | 420 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 | 660 m (0.4 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 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Warden Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Acorns Nursery RH16 2LA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Orla Restaurant & Rooms RH16 2HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Compton House Christian Nursing Home RH16 2JZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily RH16 2HN | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 23 May 2025 |
| Abbotts Pharmacy RH16 2HN | Retailers - other | 110 m | Exempt | |
| The Stand Up Inn RH16 2HN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2024 |
| Welcome Thai RH16 2HN | Other catering premises | 130 m | 4 Good | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Red Lion RH16 2HL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2024 |
| Le Flamant RH16 2HL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| The Black Duck Store RH16 2HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2025 |
| Ounce RH16 2HL | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2024 |
| South Down Cellars RH16 2HL | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| The Co-operative Food RH16 2HJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Lindfield Coffee Works RH16 2HW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Paul's Greengrocers & Florists RH16 2HL | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| 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
Nearby streets
Compton Road · Denman's Close · Hickman's Lane · Alma Road · Shenstone · The Glebe · Chaloner Road · Hickman's Close · Pondcroft Road · Newton Road · The Welkin · Brushes Lane
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.