Haywards Heath: An Ideal Place for Commuters
Haywards Heath: An Ideal Place for Commuters
Situated in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, Haywards Heath is a town which lies 12 miles north of Brighton & Hove, 36 miles south of London and 15 miles south of Gatwick International Airport.
Many residents of Haywards Heath are commuters, who make their daily journey by train to London, Gatwick and Crawley on the Brighton Main Line, which runs from Brighton to London. Haywards Heath is also an ideal place for road commuters since the A272 runs through the centre of the town which links to the A23 road which runs to Brighton southwards and London northwards.
Properties in RH18 are particularly attractive to commuters since the price of houses and flats is much lower than in London, and people who work near Victoria station spend just as much of their day on the train to work as many who live in London do. As well as being well connected to London, there is the added benefit of being situated close to Brighton & Hove, with its great pubs, bars, nightclubs, museums, arts festivals and beach, as well as the glorious South Downs, which offer great days out in the country for families, couples and cyclists. This makes it an ideal spot to live for those who want to have London wages, the benefits of being in Sussex mentioned above for the weekend and somewhere away from the hustle and bustle of London and Brighton to live during the week.
There is some debate as to where the name Hayward originates. Many locals will tell you of the legend than there was once a highwayman called Jack Hayward, whereas many others will tell you the name comes from the Old English term given to an official who prevents wandering livestock from entering hedged enclosures.
Haywards Heath is also notable for the Princess Royal Hospital, which offers Accident andEmergency services, intensive care for adults and a centre for orthopaedic treatment. Many of the doctors and nurses who work there split their time between Haywards Heath and the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.
As well as state schools such as Central Sussex College, Haywards Heath also boasts Tavistock and Summerhill Private School, making it an ideal place to raise a family.
Notable famous people who come from Haywards Heath include Britpop band Suede vocalist Brett Anderson, actress Leslie Ash and Daley Thompson, who famously won a gold medal for Great Britain in the 1984 Olympic Games for his efforts in the decathlon, was a member of Haywards Heath Harriers Athletics Club.
When on their way to their show at the Brighton Centre in 2002, Blur stopped at a pub in Haywards Heath. Upon entering the pub, Damon Albarn joked "Hi. We're the band for the night." The following day this incident was front page news in local newspapers in Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and Brighton & Hove. Pushkar Fair Tour: A Well Known Cattle Fair across the Country Making Christmas Merry With Santa Letters With A North Pole Post Mark Last Minute Holiday Deals Tabletop Christmas Tree – The Fit Anywhere Solution A day of an ordinary American All Inclusive Holiday Deals Gluten Free Christmas Treats Money does not get you into paradise! Belief in God does not cost money but gets you into paradise Holiday Deal Egypt Country Profile 2010 Learn Japanese In Japan - Make It An Unforgettable Trip The Most Elegant Triplet Crib! What To Do During Rhodes Holidays 2011?