About Lindfield

Lindfield is a village located in West Sussex, England, within the postcode area RH16. The village features a variety of local shops, cafes, and pubs, providing residents and visitors with essential amenities and a place to relax. The architecture reflects a mix of historical and modern influences, contributing to the overall character of the area. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, making it a pleasant spot for walking and enjoying nature. Lindfield Common offers open green spaces where people can gather for leisure activities or simply enjoy the outdoors. The community is active, with various events taking place throughout the year, fostering a sense of belonging among residents.

School Ratings in Lindfield

Families in Lindfield have access to 42 local schools. Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital and Blackthorns Community Primary Academy are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 3 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Lindfield

Homes sell for an average of £445K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £248K.

Deprivation and Employment in Lindfield

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Lindfield among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Lindfield

Lindfield benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 6,721 sales

Average Price £445K
£1K — £8.65M
Detached £697K 1,639
Semi £448K 1,697
Terraced £373K 1,184
Flat £248K 2,008

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

25 Primary
4 Secondary
13 Other
Lindfield Primary Academy Primary Outstanding 0.2 miles Blackthorns Community Primary Academy Primary Outstanding 0.4 miles Oathall Community College Secondary Good 0.6 miles Mid Sussex Family Hub Requires Improvement 0.7 miles Warden Park Primary Academy Primary Good 1.1 miles Harlands Primary School Primary 1.1 miles St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Northlands Wood Primary Academy Primary 1.3 miles St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles Great Walstead School 1.3 miles Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital Outstanding 1.6 miles Ardingly College 1.9 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Lindfield IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Lindfield experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
9/10
Income
8/10
Employment
9/10
Education
9/10
Health
9/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
8/10
10,112 Children (0-15) 20%
29,606 Working Age 60%
12,384 Older (60+) 25%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 16.6% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.1% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Haywards Heath Train Station 1 miles
Wivelsfield Train Station 3.7 miles
Balcombe Train Station 3.7 miles
Burgess Hill Train Station 4.6 miles
Plumpton Train Station 5.4 miles
Hassocks Train Station 6.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Haywards Heath 0.9 miles Walstead 0.9 miles Bolnore 1.8 miles Scayne's Hill 1.8 miles Chownes Mead 2.2 miles Whitemans Green 2.5 miles Ardingly 2.5 miles Cuckfield 2.6 miles Brook Street 2.6 miles Horsted Keynes 3.1 miles Cinder Hill 3.1 miles Wivelsfield 3.1 miles

Local Government

District Mid Sussex
County West Sussex
Ward Haywards Heath Heath
Constituency Mid Sussex
Parish Haywards Heath
Region South East

Streets in RH16 30 shown View all streets

Acre Close 1 Albert Close 1 Alder Way 1 Allen Road 2 Alma Copse 1 Alma Road 1 Amberley Close 5 America Lane 9 Anscombe Wood Cresent 1 Appledore Court 1 Appledore Gardens 6 Ardingly Road 2 Ash Grove 1 Ashdown Close 1 Ashenground Close 1 Ashenground Road 9 Ashurst Place 1 Aspen Close 1 Aspen Walk 1 Augustines Way 2 Backwoods Close 1 Backwoods Lane 5 Badger Drive 1 Balcombe Road 6 Balcome Road 2 Bannister Way 1 Barn Cottage Lane 2 Barnard Gate 1 Barncroft Drive 2 Barnmead 4

Postcodes in RH16 50 shown View all postcodes

RH16 1AA RH16 1AB RH16 1AF RH16 1AG RH16 1AH RH16 1AJ RH16 1AL RH16 1AN RH16 1AP RH16 1AR RH16 1BA RH16 1BB RH16 1BF RH16 1BG RH16 1BH RH16 1BJ RH16 1BL RH16 1BN RH16 1BP RH16 1BQ RH16 1BX RH16 1BY RH16 1DB RH16 1DF RH16 1DG RH16 1DJ RH16 1DN RH16 1DP RH16 1DR RH16 1DT RH16 1DW RH16 1DY RH16 1DZ RH16 1EA RH16 1EB RH16 1ED RH16 1EE RH16 1EF RH16 1EG RH16 1EH RH16 1EJ RH16 1EL RH16 1EN RH16 1EP RH16 1EQ RH16 1ER RH16 1ES RH16 1ET RH16 1EU RH16 1EW