RH15 8ES is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Burgess Hill in Burgess Hill. Administratively it sits within Burgess Hill Leylands ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.
For families considering a move, RH15 8ES represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RH15 8ES are sourced from Output Area E00161679 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RH15 8ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RH15 8ES.
312
44
£ 48,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH15 8ES 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RH15 8ES spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH15 8ES. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH15 8ES has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sheddingdean Community Primary School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess Hill
The Gattons Infant School
West Sussex Alternative Provision College
Manor Field Primary School
Southway Junior School
The Burgess Hill Academy
Woodlands Meed
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Park View Kiosk0.6 km
- Bengal Spice1.0 km
- Gurkha Spice0.8 km
- Kings Garden0.8 km
- Pera Midtown1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Burgess Hill Pantry0.9 km
- Burgess Hill Town Council0.8 km
- Church Road Newsagent0.8 km
- Halfords Ltd1.0 km
- M&Co0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Buon Appetito0.7 km
- Peteks On The Park0.7 km
- Plaza Uno0.9 km
- Taza Indian Restaurant0.8 km
- The Sunshine Cafe0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Brewers Arms1.0 km
- Burgess Hill Constitutional Club0.9 km
- Six Gold Martlets1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wivelsfield0.9 km
- Burgess Hill1.3 km
- Hassocks4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Forge Way0.0 km
- Forge Way0.1 km
- Blackstone Way0.1 km
- Blackstone Way0.2 km
- Packham Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RH158ES · Data under Open Government Licence