Haywards Heath is a town located in West Sussex, England. It is situated approximately 36 miles (58 km) south of London and 14 miles (23 km) north of Brighton. The town lies about 13 miles (21 km) south of Gatwick Airport and 31 miles (50 km) northeast of Chichester, the county town of West Sussex.
The surrounding area includes several nearby towns, such as Burgess Hill to the southwest, Horsham to the northwest, Crawley to the northwest, and East Grinstead to the northeast. The local economy features a limited number of jobs primarily within the agricultural and service sectors. Consequently, many residents commute daily by road or rail to neighboring hubs like London, Brighton, Crawley, and Gatwick Airport, or they work remotely.