Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

HOLMESDALE ROAD, RH15 9JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMESDALE ROAD, RH15 9JR.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

42

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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: 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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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH15 9JR combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£412k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

RH15 9JR is a sought-after residential area on Holmesdale Road, 0.8km from Burgess Hill in Burgess Hill. Administratively it sits within Burgess Hill Meeds ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

For serious buyers, RH15 9JR is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 96% 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 £412k. 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 9JR are sourced from Output Area E00161686 (shared with 5 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 9JR. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 410,000

7 sales · Mean £ 384,571

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

RH15 9JR has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime4
Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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London Meed Community Primary School

Requires Improvement396 pupils0.1 km
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The Burgess Hill Academy

Good1036 pupils0.4 km
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Woodlands Meed

Good276 pupils0.4 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good415 pupils0.7 km
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Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good409 pupils1.0 km
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The Gattons Infant School

Requires Improvement268 pupils1.4 km
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Southway Junior School

Good348 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Burgess Hill Community Food Bank0.8 km
  • Burgess Hill Post Office0.9 km
  • Day 1 Convenience0.9 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Brewers Arms0.8 km
  • Burgess Hill Constitutional Club0.9 km
  • Six Gold Martlets0.8 km
  • Potters Arms0.5 km
  • Quench0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Bangkok Brasserie0.8 km
  • Burgess Hill Theatre Club0.9 km
  • Chef In The Kitchen0.5 km
  • Dice And Drinks0.8 km
  • Home Coffee House0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Hot And Spicy0.9 km
  • New Tim Ley0.9 km
  • Papa Johns0.7 km
  • Smoque Burger0.7 km
  • Town Fish And Chips0.8 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burgess Hill0.7 km
  • Wivelsfield1.9 km
  • Hassocks3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Holmesdale Road0.2 km
  • Holmesdale Road0.2 km
  • Wingle Tye Road0.3 km
  • Chanctonbury Road0.3 km
  • Wingle Tye Road0.3 km