Brighton - London commute

[getgirl]

We need to find a new home commutable both ways to London and Brighton. Any useful suggestions for reasonable, pleasant location with good train links and good schools?

[moonacre]

Haywards Heath. At least 8 trains an hour morning and evening to London (Victoria, London Bridge and Thameslink) and 4 an hour to Brighton. 45 min to London, 20 to Brighton.

Very affluent area - some of the best state schools (according to league tables) for many miles.

http://www.upmystreet.co.uk/overview/?l1=rh16+1