Thompson Way, Handcross, Haywards Heath
House prices, sold prices and local information for RH17 6FR.
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At a glance
27 property sales on Thompson Way, Handcross, Haywards Heath have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £475,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £578,970. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 37% detached, 22% semi-detached, 22% flat. Recorded sale prices on Thompson Way range from £121,980 to £725,000. 59% of homes sold here were freehold and 41% leasehold.
House prices on Thompson Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Thompson Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RH17 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 59% freehold and 41% leasehold across 34 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £578,970 | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 6 | £446,458 | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Flat | 6 | £286,875 | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Terraced | 5 | £307,776 | 9 Oct 2023 |
Sold prices on Thompson Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 18 Aug 2026 | £475,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 29 Nov 2023 | £286,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 9, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 9 Oct 2023 | £372,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 17 Dec 2021 | £438,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 30 Sep 2021 | £284,250 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 40, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 30 Apr 2021 | £109,782 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 40, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 30 Apr 2021 | £121,980 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 36, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 26 Mar 2021 | £239,960 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 42, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 26 Mar 2021 | £89,985 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 8, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 26 Mar 2021 | £725,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 32, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 9 Oct 2020 | £128,499 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 44, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 7 Oct 2020 | £89,985 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 30, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 16 Sep 2020 | £119,985 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 10, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 5 Aug 2020 | £460,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 7 Feb 2020 | £599,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 23 Jan 2020 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 31 Oct 2019 | £290,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 31 Oct 2019 | £285,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 30 Aug 2019 | £270,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 30 Aug 2019 | £420,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 34, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 30 Aug 2019 | £287,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 38, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 2 Aug 2019 | £305,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 11 Jun 2019 | £344,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 14, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 21 Mar 2019 | £579,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 28 Jan 2019 | £354,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 9, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 9 Jan 2019 | £345,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 4, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 21 Dec 2018 | £579,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 21 Dec 2018 | £444,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 10 Dec 2018 | £584,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 31 Oct 2018 | £444,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 31 Oct 2018 | £599,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 26 Oct 2018 | £444,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 26 Oct 2018 | £444,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Thompson Way RH17 6FR | 26 Oct 2018 | £699,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Thompson Way | £420,000 (Aug 2019) → £475,000 (Aug 2026) | +13% over 7 yrs |
| 26, Thompson Way | £270,000 (Aug 2019) → £286,000 (Nov 2023) | +6% over 4 yrs |
| 9, Thompson Way | £345,000 (Jan 2019) → £372,000 (Oct 2023) | +8% over 5 yrs |
| 5, Thompson Way | £444,950 (Dec 2018) → £438,950 (Dec 2021) | -1% over 3 yrs |
| 34, Thompson Way | £287,000 (Aug 2019) → £284,250 (Sep 2021) | -1% over 2 yrs |
| 4, Thompson Way | £579,950 (Dec 2018) → £525,000 (Jan 2020) | -9% over 1 yr |
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Schools near Thompson Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handcross Primary School 238 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Brighton College Prep Handcross 443 pupils | Other independent school | 2–14 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Brantridge School 80 pupils | Academy special converter | 6–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| St. Mark's CofE Primary School 100 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Woodgate Primary Academy 169 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Cottesmore School 173 pupils | Other independent school | 4–13 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Colgate Primary School 126 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Balcombe station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
- Faygate station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min walk
- Crawley station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Primary School (o/s, B2114 London Road) 3 min walk
- Primary School (opp, B2114 London Road) 3 min walk
- High Street (N-bound, High Street) 5 min walk
- High Street (S-bound, High Street) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Ouse Valley Practice
London Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath · 0.1 mi - Coachmans Medical Practice
Lansbury Road, Crawley · 2.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Budgens Budgens Handcross · 0.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer MSA M&S Pease Pottage M23 Moto SF · 1.7 mi
- Iceland Iceland Crawley Broadfield · 2.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Tilgate Parade · 3.1 mi
Dentists
- Dumbledore Primary Care Centre · 0.1 mi
- Sussex Dental Group - Crawley · 2.7 mi
- Tilgate Dental Clinic · 3.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 63.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 594 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,396 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 80% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 86% | 92% |
Share of homes across Mid Sussex with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Thompson Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Mid Sussex | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.9% | 92.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.1% | 3.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | Mid Sussex | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 42.1% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 47.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Mid Sussex | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 88.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 11% | 11.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Mid Sussex | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.3% | 38.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.7% | 18% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.2% | 15% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 11.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.5% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Mid Sussex | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.8% | 52.9% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Mid Sussex | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.6% | 42.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.8% | 32.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.1% | 12.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Mid Sussex.
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