Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

OCKLEY LANE, RH15 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OCKLEY LANE, RH15 0BH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

193

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 54,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RH15 0BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RH15 0BH's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £2.4M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £2.4M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH15 0BH is a sought-after residential area on Ockley Lane, 0.2km from The Blenheims in Mid Sussex. Administratively it sits within Hassocks ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

For serious buyers, RH15 0BH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.4M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for RH15 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00161869 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH15 0BH. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 2,350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 2,350,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

RH15 0BH has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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London Meed Community Primary School

Requires Improvement396 pupils1.0 km
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Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good409 pupils1.1 km
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Woodlands Meed

Good276 pupils1.2 km
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The Burgess Hill Academy

Good1036 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • St James's Montefiore Cricket Club0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burgess Hill1.4 km
  • Hassocks2.4 km
  • Wivelsfield2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ockley Hill0.4 km
  • Ockley Hill0.4 km
  • Greenlands Drive0.5 km