Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

WEST STREET, RH15 8PG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, RH15 8PG.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /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 8PG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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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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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

RH15 8PG has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 34.6% year-on-year.

home £278,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH15 8PG is a safe, established residential area on West Street, 0.1km from St John's Common in Burgess Hill. Administratively it sits within Burgess Hill Victoria ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RH15 8PG is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £278k, up 34.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RH15 8PG are sourced from Output Area E00161722 (shared with 6 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 8PG. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 287,250

4 sales · Mean £ 289,625

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

5 sales · Mean £ 279,500

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

RH15 8PG has low crime rates — 19 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 offences64
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft7
Shoplifting5

school Local Schools

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The Gattons Infant School

Requires Improvement268 pupils0.3 km
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Southway Junior School

Good348 pupils0.5 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good415 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's Catholic College

Outstanding1115 pupils1.0 km
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Sheddingdean Community Primary School

Requires Improvement191 pupils1.0 km
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West Sussex Alternative Provision College

Good120 pupils1.2 km
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The Burgess Hill Academy

Good1036 pupils1.4 km
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Woodlands Meed

Good276 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Campus And Co0.7 km
  • Church Road Newsagent0.8 km
  • Halfords Ltd0.9 km
  • Royal Food & Wine0.3 km
  • S C Williams Chemists0.9 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Buon Appetito0.6 km
  • Mabel's Emporium0.8 km
  • Peteks On The Park0.6 km
  • Taza Indian Restaurant0.7 km
  • Thorne's Brunch Bar1.0 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Brewers Arms0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Hot And Spicy0.7 km
  • Jupps Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • New Tim Ley0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burgess Hill1.5 km
  • Wivelsfield1.7 km
  • Hassocks4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Jays0.1 km
  • The Jays0.1 km
  • Downs Road0.1 km
  • Downs Road0.2 km
  • Denham Road0.2 km