Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

CHILCOMB, RH15 0DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHILCOMB, RH15 0DJ.

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Population

610

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 66,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH15 0DJ 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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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

RH15 0DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £486k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 7.4% year-on-year.

home £486,250 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH15 0DJ is a sought-after residential area on Chilcomb, 0.7km from The Blenheims 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 0DJ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £486k, down 7.4% 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 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00161659 (shared with 17 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 0DJ. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.3%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 530,000

3 sales · Mean £ 500,833

Semi-Detached

£ 525,000

1 sales · Mean £ 525,000

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

RH15 0DJ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good409 pupils0.2 km
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Woodlands Meed

Good276 pupils0.9 km
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London Meed Community Primary School

Requires Improvement396 pupils1.0 km
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The Burgess Hill Academy

Good1036 pupils1.1 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good415 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Quench1.0 km
  • St James's Montefiore Cricket Club0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Burgess Hill Kebab0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Generous1.0 km
  • Lucky1.0 km
  • Uncle Sams0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Isla Espiral1.0 km
  • Mei Xin Hins0.8 km
  • Silvas0.8 km
  • Yaprak Restaurant1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burgess Hill0.9 km
  • Wivelsfield1.8 km
  • Hassocks3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Warren South0.2 km
  • The Warren South0.2 km
  • Woodwards Close0.2 km
  • Woodwards Close0.3 km
  • Burdocks Drive0.4 km