McCarthy Stone
Greenstead
Retirement living in Haywards Heath
Operated by McCarthy Stone
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
Do you run Greenstead? Manage this listing free.
About
Greenstead is a new independent living development in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, operated by McCarthy Stone. It comprises apartments designed for people over 60, available both to purchase from £360,000 for a one-bedroom property, or to rent from £4,300 per month.
The development sits within easy reach of Haywards Heath town centre. Muster Green, a historic local landmark, lies approximately three minutes' walk away, while shops, supermarkets and the Orchard Shopping Centre — which hosts a twice-weekly farmers' market — are roughly five minutes distant on foot. The area also has a range of restaurants, pubs and cafes to choose from.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 900 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Gallery
Local health safety net
Greenstead is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal Hospital, 0.9 miles away. The local GP practice is NEWTONS PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Costs at a glance
Figures are indicative and provided by the operator. Use the calculator below to estimate the long-term cost of ownership.
The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat
The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for Greenstead.
≈ £9,600/year · £185/week
Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.
Community & connection in Haywards Heath
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Community Transport Sussex
Community Transport Sussex provides transport services and support to the residents & community groups across West Sussex and it's envirions, with the aim of relieving socail isolation and…
Horsham University of the Third Age
The charity's object is the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive…
Raise Your Voice
Raise Your Voice is a music project for vulnerable people living with dementia and their carers, based in the area around Lewes, East Sussex. Each session is run by two professional musicians,…
Age Concern Hassocks & District
Social care for the older people of Hassocks and nearby villages along the South Downs. The day centre provides a freshly cooked three-course meal each weekday and a wide range of entertainment,…
Befriended
Befriended provides a range of services aimed at combating loneliness and isolation amongst older people living in Mid Sussex. These include face to face befriending, telephone befriending,…
Part of McCarthy Stone
Greenstead is one of 388 properties run by McCarthy Stone on AskBart. See how the group's properties are rated and where it operates.
More retirement homes near Haywards Heath
Information last reviewed October 2026.
Reviews from families
No reviews yet. If someone close to you lives or lived at Greenstead, your experience helps other families.
Write a review
Make an enquiry
Free, independent help
Talk to an adviser
Not sure where to start with retirement living? Ask Bart, our AI assistant, answers questions about funding, care types and what to look for straight away. For anything you’d rather talk through, leave your number and a person from AskBart calls you back within one working day.
We don’t sell your details or take commission from homes, so the advice is the same whichever home you choose.
Do you run Greenstead?
This profile is built from the public CQC register and independent data. Claim it — free — to add a description, fees, vacancies and photos. Spotted something wrong? Let us know and we’ll fix it.