Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

WOODWARDS CLOSE, RH15 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODWARDS CLOSE, RH15 0DS.

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Population

387

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 66,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH15 0DS 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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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RH15 0DS's low deprivation rank, 97% ownership, and £900k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 8.3% year-on-year.

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

RH15 0DS is a sought-after residential area on Woodwards Close, 0.5km from The Blenheims in Burgess Hill. Administratively it sits within Burgess Hill Franklands ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

For serious buyers, RH15 0DS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 97% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £900k, down 8.3% 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00161664 (shared with 11 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 0DS. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 900,000

5 sales · Mean £ 921,600

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

RH15 0DS has low crime rates — 10 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good409 pupils0.4 km
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London Meed Community Primary School

Requires Improvement396 pupils0.8 km
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Woodlands Meed

Good276 pupils0.8 km
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The Burgess Hill Academy

Good1036 pupils0.9 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good415 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Burgess Hill News0.8 km
  • Hopkins Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Sids Local0.9 km
  • Day 1 Convenience0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Quench0.9 km
  • St James's Montefiore Cricket Club0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Burgess Hill Kebab0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Generous0.9 km
  • Lucky0.9 km
  • Uncle Sams0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Isla Espiral0.9 km
  • Mei Xin Hins0.7 km
  • Silvas0.8 km
  • Yaprak Restaurant0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burgess Hill0.8 km
  • Wivelsfield1.9 km
  • Hassocks3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodwards Close0.1 km
  • Woodwards Close0.1 km
  • Greenlands Drive0.2 km
  • Greenlands Drive0.2 km
  • Ferndale Road0.3 km