Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

GATEHOUSE LANE, RH15 9XB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GATEHOUSE LANE, RH15 9XB.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 63,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH15 9XB 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.

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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

RH15 9XB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £560k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £560k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RH15 9XB is a sought-after residential area on Gatehouse Lane, 0.6km from St John's Common in Burgess Hill. Administratively it sits within Burgess Hill Dunstall ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH15, RH15 9XB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 94% 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k. 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 9XB are sourced from Output Area E00161648 (shared with 9 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 9XB. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 542,500

2 sales · Mean £ 542,500

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

RH15 9XB has low crime rates — 42 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 offences95
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson23
Shoplifting6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Southway Junior School

Good348 pupils0.4 km
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The Gattons Infant School

Requires Improvement268 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's Catholic College

Outstanding1115 pupils0.6 km
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West Sussex Alternative Provision College

Good120 pupils1.4 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

3 nearby
  • Campus And Co0.8 km
  • Royal Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Gems News0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Jupps Fish & Chips0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burgess Hill2.1 km
  • Wivelsfield2.3 km
  • Hassocks4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Gatehouse Lane0.3 km
  • Gatehouse Lane0.3 km
  • Swallow Rest0.3 km
  • Swallow Rest0.3 km
  • Swallow Rest0.3 km