RH15 9DB is a mixed residential area on The Brow, 0.3km from Burgess Hill in Burgess Hill. Administratively it sits within Burgess Hill Meeds ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RH15 9DB is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, down 18.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RH15 9DB are sourced from Output Area E00161693 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE BROW, RH15 9DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BROW, RH15 9DB.
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57
£ 48,000 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH15 9DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RH15 9DB has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 57-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 18.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH15 9DB. The average age is 56.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 222,500
26 sales · Mean £ 235,480
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RH15 9DB is moderate at 68 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
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess Hill
The Burgess Hill Academy
Woodlands Meed
London Meed Community Primary School
The Gattons Infant School
Sheddingdean Community Primary School
Southway Junior School
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Park View Kiosk0.7 km
- Burgess Hill Kebab0.8 km
- Chi Foo0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Generous0.5 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Burgess Hill News0.7 km
- Burgess Hill Pantry0.3 km
- Burgess Hill Town Council0.4 km
- Campus And Co1.0 km
- Church Road Newsagent0.3 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Potters Arms0.2 km
- Quench0.6 km
- Brewers Arms0.2 km
- Burgess Hill Constitutional Club0.5 km
- Six Gold Martlets0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Buon Appetito0.4 km
- Mabel's Emporium0.3 km
- Peteks On The Park0.4 km
- Plaza Uno0.4 km
- Sodexo At American Express Europe Ltd0.2 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- The Co-operative Food0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burgess Hill0.6 km
- Wivelsfield1.5 km
- Hassocks3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Queen Elizabeth Avenue0.0 km
- Queen Elizabeth Avenue0.1 km
- Civic Way0.2 km
- Norman Road0.2 km
- Library0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RH159DB · Data under Open Government Licence