Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

LONDON ROAD, RH15 8LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, RH15 8LU.

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Population

376

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH15 8LU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RH15 8LU's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £195k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £195k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 40.8% year-on-year.

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

RH15 8LU is a sought-after residential area on London Road, 0.5km from Burgess Hill in Burgess Hill. Administratively it sits within Burgess Hill Victoria ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

For serious buyers, RH15 8LU is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% 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: Average house prices are around £195k, down 40.8% year-on-year. 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 8LU are sourced from Output Area E00161724 (shared with 12 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 8LU. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
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

Flat

£ 195,000

2 sales · Mean £ 195,000

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

RH15 8LU has low crime rates — 27 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 offences57
Anti-social behaviour38
Criminal damage and arson28
Shoplifting14
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good415 pupils0.5 km
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The Gattons Infant School

Requires Improvement268 pupils0.6 km
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Sheddingdean Community Primary School

Requires Improvement191 pupils0.6 km
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Southway Junior School

Good348 pupils0.9 km
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The Burgess Hill Academy

Good1036 pupils1.0 km
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Woodlands Meed

Good276 pupils1.1 km
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London Meed Community Primary School

Requires Improvement396 pupils1.2 km
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West Sussex Alternative Provision College

Good120 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Park View Kiosk0.6 km
  • Chi Foo0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Generous0.9 km
  • Gurkha Spice0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Burgess Hill Pantry0.7 km
  • Burgess Hill Town Council0.6 km
  • Campus And Co1.0 km
  • Church Road Newsagent0.4 km
  • Halfords Ltd0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Potters Arms0.8 km
  • Quench0.9 km
  • Brewers Arms0.5 km
  • Burgess Hill Constitutional Club0.8 km
  • Six Gold Martlets0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Buon Appetito0.2 km
  • Mabel's Emporium0.5 km
  • Peteks On The Park0.2 km
  • Plaza Uno0.7 km
  • Sodexo At American Express Europe Ltd0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burgess Hill1.1 km
  • Wivelsfield1.3 km
  • Hassocks4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Road0.0 km
  • Park Road0.1 km
  • Park Road0.1 km
  • Fairlea Close0.2 km
  • Fairlea Close0.2 km