Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

CORNFORD CLOSE, RH15 8TJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORNFORD CLOSE, RH15 8TJ.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 63,700 /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 8TJ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RH15 8TJ combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£338k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

RH15 8TJ is a sought-after residential area on Cornford Close, 0.7km from St John's Common in Burgess Hill. Administratively it sits within Burgess Hill Dunstall ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

For serious buyers, RH15 8TJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £338k. 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 8TJ are sourced from Output Area E00161651 (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 8TJ. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.5%
Asian / British Asian7.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 272,250

2 sales · Mean £ 272,250

Detached

£ 405,000

3 sales · Mean £ 409,500

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

RH15 8TJ has low crime rates — 17 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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West Sussex Alternative Provision College

Good120 pupils0.6 km
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The Gattons Infant School

Requires Improvement268 pupils0.8 km
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Sheddingdean Community Primary School

Requires Improvement191 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's Catholic College

Outstanding1115 pupils0.9 km
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Southway Junior School

Good348 pupils1.0 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good415 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Royal Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Gems News0.8 km
  • Londis0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Buon Appetito1.0 km
  • Peteks On The Park0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Jupps Fish & Chips0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wivelsfield1.5 km
  • Burgess Hill1.8 km
  • Hassocks4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Saffrons0.1 km
  • The Saffrons0.1 km
  • Sussex Way0.2 km
  • Sussex Way0.3 km
  • Dunstall Avenue0.3 km