Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, RH15 0ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, RH15 0ET.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 66,200 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH15 0ET 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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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

RH15 0ET is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 95% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £440k reflects the demand.

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

RH15 0ET is a sought-after residential area on Marlborough Drive, 1.0km from World's End in Burgess Hill. Administratively it sits within Burgess Hill Franklands ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RH15, RH15 0ET offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k. 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 0ET are sourced from Output Area E00161656 (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 0ET. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 399,950

3 sales · Mean £ 399,983

Semi-Detached

£ 430,000

5 sales · Mean £ 431,200

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

RH15 0ET has low crime rates — 20 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 offences23
Criminal damage and arson18
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order15
Shoplifting10

school Local Schools

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Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good409 pupils0.5 km
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Woodlands Meed

Good276 pupils1.0 km
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Manor Field Primary School

Requires Improvement497 pupils1.1 km
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The Burgess Hill Academy

Good1036 pupils1.1 km
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London Meed Community Primary School

Requires Improvement396 pupils1.2 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good415 pupils1.4 km
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Sheddingdean Community Primary School

Requires Improvement191 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Day 1 Convenience0.6 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Orion Cinema0.9 km
  • Burgess Hill News0.7 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Burgess Hill Constitutional Club0.9 km
  • Six Gold Martlets1.0 km
  • Quench0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Isla Espiral0.8 km
  • Lucy's Cafe1.0 km
  • Mei Xin Hins0.6 km
  • Salvation Army0.9 km
  • Silvas0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Papa Johns0.8 km
  • Smoque Burger0.8 km
  • Town Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • Wild Mango0.6 km
  • Bengal Spice0.6 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burgess Hill0.7 km
  • Wivelsfield1.2 km
  • Hassocks4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Longhurst0.3 km
  • Rolfe Drive0.3 km
  • Longhurst0.4 km
  • Rolfe Drive0.4 km
  • Burdocks Drive0.5 km