Haywards Heath
| Haywards Heath | |
|---|---|
Location within West Sussex | |
| Area | 9.75 km2 (3.76 sq mi) |
| Population | 22,800 (2001 Census) 33,845 (2011 Census) |
| • Density | 2,338/km2 (6,060/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TQ335245 |
| • London | 34 miles (55 km) N |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HAYWARDS HEATH |
| Postcode district | RH16, RH17 |
| Dialling code | 01444 |
| Police | Sussex |
| Fire | West Sussex |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | haywardsheath |
Haywards Heath (/ˈheɪwərdz ˈhiːθ/ ⓘ HAY-wərdz HEETH) is a town in West Sussex, England, 36 miles (58 km) south of London, 14 miles (23 km) north of Brighton, 13 miles (21 km) south of Gatwick Airport and 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the county town, Chichester. Nearby towns include Burgess Hill to the southwest, Horsham to the northwest, Crawley northwest and East Grinstead northeast. With a decently small number of jobs available in the immediate vicinity, mostly in the agricultural or service sector, residents work remotely or commute daily via road or rail to London, Brighton, Crawley or Gatwick Airport.