Is RH15 0DL a safe place to live?

Yes, RH15 0DL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 27 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in RH15 0DL?

The average property price in RH15 0DL is currently around £850k.

What is the population of RH15 0DL?

The population for the RH15 0DL area is approximately 453 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

BIRCHWOOD GROVE ROAD, RH15 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCHWOOD GROVE ROAD, RH15 0DL.

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Population

453

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 66,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH15 0DL 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.

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8/10

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8/10

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3/10

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7/10

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4/10

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8/10

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7/10

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8/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH15 0DL combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£850k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £850k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH15 0DL is a sought-after residential area on Birchwood Grove Road, 0.8km from The Blenheims in Burgess Hill. Administratively it sits within Burgess Hill Franklands ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

For serious buyers, RH15 0DL is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £850k. 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 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00161660 (shared with 13 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 0DL. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%

Asian / British Asian3.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.2%

Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 1,500,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,500,000

Detached

£ 760,000

7 sales · Mean £ 791,642

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

RH15 0DL has low crime rates — 27 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 offences34

Criminal damage and arson24

Public order11

Anti-social behaviour10

Other theft3

school Local Schools

Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good409 pupils0.2 km

Woodlands Meed

Good276 pupils0.7 km

London Meed Community Primary School

Requires Improvement396 pupils0.7 km

The Burgess Hill Academy

Good1036 pupils0.8 km

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good415 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby

Burgess Hill News0.6 km
Burgess Hill Pantry1.0 km
Co-op0.9 km
Hopkins Pharmacy0.7 km
M&Co1.0 km
+ 8 more

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby

Potters Arms1.0 km
Quench0.7 km
St James's Montefiore Cricket Club0.8 km
Burgess Hill Constitutional Club0.9 km
Six Gold Martlets0.9 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby

Plaza Uno1.0 km
Sodexo At American Express Europe Ltd1.0 km
The Sunshine Cafe1.0 km
Chef In The Kitchen1.0 km
Isla Espiral0.7 km
+ 6 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby

Burgess Hill Kebab0.5 km
Domino's Pizza0.7 km
Generous0.7 km
Lucky0.7 km
Pera Midtown0.9 km
+ 5 more

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Burgess Hill0.6 km
Wivelsfield1.7 km
Hassocks3.3 km

Bus Stops

Woodwards Close0.2 km
Woodwards Close0.2 km
Ferndale Road0.2 km
Ferndale Road0.2 km
Burgess Hill School0.3 km