Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

LURGASHALL, RH15 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LURGASHALL, RH15 0BL.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 66,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH15 0BL 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RH15 0BL's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £423k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £423k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 17.5% year-on-year.

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

RH15 0BL is a sought-after residential area on Lurgashall, 1.0km from Ditchling Common in Burgess Hill. Administratively it sits within Burgess Hill Franklands ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH15, RH15 0BL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £423k, up 17.5% year-on-year. 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 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00161662 (shared with 7 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 0BL. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 415,000

5 sales · Mean £ 408,600

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RH15 0BL has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour22
Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order6
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good409 pupils0.3 km
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Woodlands Meed

Good276 pupils1.1 km
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London Meed Community Primary School

Requires Improvement396 pupils1.2 km
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The Burgess Hill Academy

Good1036 pupils1.2 km
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Manor Field Primary School

Requires Improvement497 pupils1.5 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good415 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Burgess Hill News0.9 km
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Hopkins Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Sids Local1.0 km
  • Day 1 Convenience0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Quench1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Burgess Hill Kebab0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Uncle Sams1.0 km
  • Smoque Burger1.0 km
  • Wild Mango0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Mei Xin Hins0.8 km
  • Silvas0.8 km
  • Yaprak Restaurant1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burgess Hill0.9 km
  • Wivelsfield1.6 km
  • Hassocks3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Burdocks Drive0.1 km
  • Burdocks Drive0.1 km
  • The Warren South0.3 km
  • The Warren South0.4 km
  • Longhurst0.4 km