RH15 8HD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km 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 8HD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RH15 8HD are sourced from Output Area E00161670 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RH15 8HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RH15 8HD.
310
48
£ 48,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH15 8HD 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.
Area Character
RH15 8HD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 8HD. The average age is 48.4. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH15 8HD has low crime rates — 28 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.
school Local Schools
Sheddingdean Community Primary School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess Hill
The Burgess Hill Academy
The Gattons Infant School
Woodlands Meed
London Meed Community Primary School
Southway Junior School
Manor Field Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Park View Kiosk0.3 km
- Bengal Spice0.8 km
- Burgess Hill Kebab0.9 km
- Chi Foo0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Burgess Hill News0.8 km
- Burgess Hill Pantry0.5 km
- Burgess Hill Town Council0.4 km
- Church Road Newsagent0.3 km
- Halfords Ltd0.6 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Potters Arms0.7 km
- Quench0.7 km
- Brewers Arms0.6 km
- Burgess Hill Constitutional Club0.5 km
- Six Gold Martlets0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Buon Appetito0.4 km
- Mabel's Emporium0.6 km
- Peteks On The Park0.4 km
- Plaza Uno0.4 km
- Sodexo At American Express Europe Ltd0.5 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burgess Hill0.8 km
- Wivelsfield1.0 km
- Hassocks4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Sidney West Centre0.2 km
- Sidney West Centre0.3 km
- St John's Park0.3 km
- Marle Avenue0.3 km
- Park Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RH158HD · Data under Open Government Licence