New Homes in Haywards Heath

Live the Life

Located in West Sussex, Haywards Heath is a modern town in commuting distance from both Brighton and London. The town offers much more than simply a commuter base, with an inviting community atmosphere, while it’s the ideal location to explore the best of the nearby countryside and villages. Whether you fancy a quick trip to the south coast, a day out at a nearby miniature railway, or a relaxing family walk, you’ll find there’s something for everyone close to your new home in Haywards Heath.

Things to see and do

Haywards Heath is surrounded by stunning West Sussex countryside. For family days out, head to the Scrase Valley Nature Reserve to enjoy 15 acres of woodland, marsh, scrub and flood meadows. It’s home to many birds and natural wildlife and is the perfect spot for relaxing walks. As is the Western Road Nature Walk.

To make the most of Haywards Heath’s location and explore a little further, visit Ashdown Forest and the High Weald. You’ll also find great walking tracks around the villages of Cuckfield, Linfield, Staplefield and Slaugham, all found nearby.

For families moving to Haywards Heath, the area is home to many child-friendly attractions including Borde Hill Gardens, Wakehurst Place, and the miniature railway at Beech Hurst Gardens.

The town itself boasts all the amenities you’d expect from a modern area and, with Brighton and Hove just a 30-minute drive away, residents can enjoy the best of the seaside city and all its sights.

Education

For families planning on making the move to Haywards Heath, it’s great to know there are several good schools in the area including St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Warden Park Primary Academy, Bolnore Village Primary School, Oathall Community College, and Harlands Primary School.

If you or your older children are planning on studying for a degree from your new home in Haywards Heath, the University of Brighton is nearby, as are all the higher education establishments in London.

Getting to Haywards Heath

Commuters working in either the capital or Brighton, or at Gatwick Airport, have longed called Haywards Heath home. The recently regenerated Haywards Heath Railway Station is on the Brighton to London main line. There are regular services reaching London Victoria in 50 minutes, London Blackfriars in an hour, and St. Pancras in just over an hour. The direct trip to Brighton will take just 20 minutes.

For those travelling to and from Haywards Heath by road, the town is served by the A272 which connects to the A23 to either Brighton (30 minutes) or London (90 minutes).

When the time comes for a well-earned holiday abroad, residents of Haywards Heath are just a 20-minute drive and 15-minute train journey from Gatwick International Airport.