Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

OCKLEY LANE, RH15 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OCKLEY LANE, RH15 0BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

193

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 54,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH15 0BS 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH15 0BS combines high owner-occupation (95%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 0BS is a sought-after residential area on Ockley Lane, 0.3km from Ockley in Mid Sussex. Administratively it sits within Hassocks ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

For serious buyers, RH15 0BS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00161869 (shared with 15 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 0BS. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

RH15 0BS has low crime rates — 4 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.

Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good409 pupils1.5 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • St James's Montefiore Cricket Club0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burgess Hill1.9 km
  • Hassocks2.2 km
  • Wivelsfield3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Ockley Hill0.2 km
  • Ockley Hill0.2 km