It is located on the southern slopes of the Weald, five miles (8 km) to the east of Haywards Heath.

It covers an area of 1,981 hectares (4,900 acres) and had a population of 2,644 at the 2001 census.

The parish council meets in the Millennium Hall in the village of Scaynes Hill.

Scaynes Hill is a Site of Special Scientific Interest within the parish.

[2] The site is a disused quarry, which has exposed sandstone originating from the Wealden flood plain.