Living in RH16, Mid Sussex
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around RH16 in Mid Sussex. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Mid Sussex: £426,441, down 0.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around RH16
117 recorded home sales on the streets around central RH16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £260,000 and a range from £85,000 to £950,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 JIREH COURT, RH16 3BH | flat-maisonette | £215,750 | 2026-06-12 |
| 44 ST PAULS ON THE GREEN, RH16 3BD | detached | £715,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 6 BLUEBELL CLOSE, RH16 3HR | terraced | £375,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| FLAT 36 HEATH COURT HEATH ROAD, RH16 3AF | flat-maisonette | £85,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| FLAT 21 BEACON HEIGHTS, 4 CHURCH ROAD, RH16 3UU | flat-maisonette | £310,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 13 NEWTON COURT, RH16 3BL | flat-maisonette | £215,000 | 2026-05-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
15 schools within 3 miles , of which 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindfield Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Oak Tree Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 2.7 mi |
| Sheddingdean Community Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 2.9 mi |
| Warden Park Primary Academy | Primary | Not rated | 0.1 mi |
| Oathall Community College | Secondary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
12 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Ardingly College.
All 1 fee-paying schools near RH16, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 25.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.2% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
151 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central RH16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Mid Sussex's figures.
Common questions about RH16
What is the average house price in RH16?
The average sold price in Mid Sussex is £426,441 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in RH16?
Prices in Mid Sussex are down 0.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in RH16?
The median of 117 recorded sales around central RH16 in the last 2 years is £260,000, ranging from £85,000 to £950,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in RH16?
15 schools sit within 3 miles of central RH16, and 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in RH16?
151 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RH16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is RH16 at risk of flooding?
Central RH16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is RH16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 50% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £260,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 151 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is RH16 safe?
151 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RH16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? RH16 or RH17, RH16 or RH15, RH16 or BN6.
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